Waterloo, Iowa vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 50.4% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,167 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Waterloo, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher