Cost of Living Calculator - University Park, Illinois vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 14.8% cheaper than University Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,604 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in University Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than University Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Waterloo
than in University Park, Illinois
University Park, IL vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to University Park, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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