St. Louis, Missouri vs. Waterloo, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Illinois is 9.8% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $82,346 in Waterloo, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Illinois is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Waterloo
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Waterloo, IL
Compared to St. Louis, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher