Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 42.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $106,667 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Salem
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Salem, OR
Compared to Waterloo, Salem 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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