Waterloo, Iowa vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 39.4% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,722 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in St. Petersburg
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Waterloo, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher