Shell Rock, Iowa vs. Waverly, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waverly, Iowa is 4.3% more expensive than Shell Rock, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $20,865 in Waverly, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Shell Rock, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waverly, Iowa is more expensive than Shell Rock, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Waverly
than in Shell Rock, Iowa
Shell Rock, IA vs. Waverly, IA
Compared to Shell Rock, Waverly is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% higher
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher