Allen Hospital is a 189-bed hospital in Waterloo, IA — Teaching.
Against the national average, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA runs housing 37% below, utilities 16% below, services 7% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13% below |
| Housing | 37% below |
| Utilities | 16% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 7% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Waterloo is $980 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $750.
Iowa taxes wage income.
Other Iowa hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 54 | $2,160 | 519 | $1,155 |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 13 | $2,722 | 577 | $1,155 |