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


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 142.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $206,479 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
744% more expensive in Monterey
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.9% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  745.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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