Waterloo, Iowa vs. Liberty, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Liberty, Missouri is 30.6% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,278 in Liberty, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Liberty, Missouri is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Liberty
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Liberty, MO
Compared to Waterloo, Liberty is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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)
  121.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher