Cost of Living Calculator - Worcester, Massachusetts vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 31.5% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,253 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Worcester, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% lower
      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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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