Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 85.8% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $130,083 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
411% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.8% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  341.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  102.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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