Waterloo, KS Cost of Living


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Waterloo cost of living score
74.6
Less expensive
25.4% lower
than the US average
10.2% lower
than the Kansas average
Waterloo, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.4% lower than the U.S. average and 10.2% higher than the average for Kansas.

Waterloo, KS

Housing costs in Waterloo?
A typical home costs $259,100, which is 23.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.5% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waterloo costs $800 per month, which is 44.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 21.3% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Waterloo?
To live comfortably in Waterloo, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $49,680 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waterloo?
Waterloo, KS is a great place to live due to its affordable cost of living. According to BestPlaces's Cost of Living Index, the cost of living in Waterloo is 7.11% lower than the national average and 5.37% lower than the Kansas average. This makes it an attractive option for those looking for a reasonable lifestyle while still having access to all the amenities that come with living in a city. Additionally, rent costs are quite low in Waterloo, with an average one bedroom apartment running about $505 per month. All of this combined makes Waterloo an excellent place to move for those seeking an affordable yet pleasant home town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaterlooKansasUnited States
  74.683.1100.0
  93.693100
  107.5103.9100.0
  30.460.8100.0
  $259,100$194,100$338,100
  107.1%104.4%100.0%
  67.379.3100.0
  97.694.8100.0

   100=National Average

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