Cost of Living Calculator - South Bend, Indiana vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 4.0% cheaper than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,000 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Waterloo
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to South Bend, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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