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


The cost of living in Newark, California is 171.3% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $162,750 in Newark, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
782% more expensive in Newark
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Newark, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.3% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  848.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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