Waterloo, Iowa vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 51.0% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,486 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Waterloo, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  83.4% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher