Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 109.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $167,333 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
432% more expensive in Washington
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Waterloo, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.2% 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
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  491.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  110.4% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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