Waterloo, Iowa vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 45.8% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,917 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Waterloo, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher