Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 41.0% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $38,951 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower