Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 45.2% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $54,753 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Palmdale, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  64.2% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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