Cost of Living in Waterloo, WI
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
115.3
100 = national avg
+15.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$50,735
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$119,920
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing118.0
Food109.7
Transportation119.4
Healthcare107.8
Utilities109.4
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$917
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,156
per month
The overall cost of living index in Waterloo is 115.3, which is 15.3% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 118.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $50,735 per year to cover basic expenses.