Waterloo, Iowa vs. Monticello, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monticello, Illinois is 18.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $41,368 in Monticello, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monticello, Illinois is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Monticello
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Monticello, IL
Compared to Waterloo, Monticello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher