Waterloo, Iowa vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 127.8% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $170,833 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
679% more expensive in Orange
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.8% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  632.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher