Waterloo, Iowa vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 51.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,958 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Waterloo, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  90.8% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher