Orem, Utah vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 34.8% cheaper than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $32,579 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Orem, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower