Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Shell Rock, Iowa


The cost of living in Shell Rock, Iowa is 9.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,877 in Shell Rock, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shell Rock, Iowa is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Shell Rock
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Shell Rock, IA
Compared to Waterloo, Shell Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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