Waterloo, Iowa vs. Apple Valley, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Apple Valley, Minnesota is 46.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $29,389 in Apple Valley, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Apple Valley, Minnesota is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Apple Valley
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Apple Valley, MN
Compared to Waterloo, Apple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  65.5% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher