Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 70.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $29,508 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Waterloo
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to San Francisco, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.5% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  59.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower

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