Waterloo, NE Cost of Living


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Waterloo cost of living score
90.8
Less expensive
9.2% lower
than the US average
3.4% higher
than the Nebraska average
Waterloo, Nebraska gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.4% lower than the average for Nebraska.

Waterloo, NE

Housing costs in Waterloo?
A typical home costs $415,900, which is 23.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 82.3% more expensive than the average Nebraska home, at $228,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Waterloo costs $1,280 per month, which is 10.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.2% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Waterloo?
To live comfortably in Waterloo, Nebraska, a minimum annual income of $79,560 for a family, and $42,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Waterloo?
Waterloo, NE is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Waterloo is more than 10% lower than the national average. Housing is especially affordable - the median home price is only $90,000. Renters can find a variety of options available, with the median rent being around $650 a month. Utilities are also quite affordable, with electricity and gas averages both below the national average. Property tax and sales tax are also lower than most cities in Nebraska. All this makes Waterloo a great choice for people looking to save money while still having access to all the amenities they need!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWaterlooNebraskaUnited States
  90.887.8100.0
  10194.9100
  114.4131.3100.0
  128.670.3100.0
  $415,900$228,100$338,100
  99.7%95.0%100.0%
  84.076.1100.0
  132.3114.3100.0

   100=National Average

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