Waterloo, Iowa vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 38.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,444 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in United States
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Boise, ID
Compared to Waterloo, Boise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher