Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 31.4% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,446 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Philadelphia, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  54.7% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower

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