Waterloo, Iowa vs. Marion, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Texas is 24.3% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $372,917 in Marion, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Texas is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Marion
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Marion, TX
Compared to Waterloo, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  73.1% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower