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WATERLOO vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 49.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $111,879 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Chicago
than in Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo, IA vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Waterloo, Chicago is:

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49.2% higher

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4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

143.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

115.4% higher

Health

16.0% lower

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Personal

12.0% higher

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