Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Marion, Illinois


The cost of living in Marion, Illinois is 10.0% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,000 in Marion, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Illinois is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Marion
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Marion, IL
Compared to Waterloo, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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