HEAD TO HEAD
Macon vs Waterloo
Waterloo leads Macon on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Macon, GA
wins 1 of 5 factors
Waterloo, IA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Macon | Waterloo |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 94 | 94 |
| Affordable to rent | 86 | 93 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 86 | 97 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 62 | 66 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 52 ◆ | 37 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Macon | Waterloo |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $200K | $200K |
| Typical rent | $1,223/mo | $1,027/mo |
| Average temperature | 17.6°C | 20.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.65 kWh/m²/day | 4.81 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #200 | #261 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.