Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 42.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $106,679 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Waterloo, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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