Waterloo, Iowa vs. Tupelo, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tupelo, Mississippi is 3.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,944 in Tupelo, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tupelo, Mississippi is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Tupelo
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Tupelo, MS
Compared to Waterloo, Tupelo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower