Cost of Living Calculator - St. Paul, Minnesota vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 27.0% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $36,511 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Waterloo
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to St. Paul, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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