Waterloo, Iowa vs. Prior Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prior Lake, Minnesota is 61.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,444 in Prior Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prior Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
302% more expensive in Prior Lake
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Prior Lake, MN
Compared to Waterloo, Prior Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  73.4% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher