Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 59.6% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,792 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Modesto
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% higher
  Commute
  77.1% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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