Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Mountain View, California


The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 287.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $367,884 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1365% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Mountain View, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  287.2% 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
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,796.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  115.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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