Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Lake City, Minnesota


The cost of living in Lake City, Minnesota is 23.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,927 in Lake City, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Minnesota is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Lake City
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Lake City, MN
Compared to Waterloo, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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