Waterloo, Iowa vs. Barnes City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barnes City, Iowa is 1.3% cheaper than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,375 in Barnes City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barnes City, Iowa is cheaper than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Barnes City
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Barnes City, IA
Compared to Waterloo, Barnes City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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