Other Services in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
Metro Market Score 67.9 (Difficult), ranked #300 of 332 metros. 332 establishments, 3,081 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls stands out for high other services labor costs. Wage competitiveness hits 72.3 (above the 70th percentile of metros), and year-over-year wage pressure at 55.3 signals continued increases. Plan for higher payroll if entering this market.
332 Other Services Firms in Waterloo-Cedar Falls
Waterloo-Cedar Falls vs Iowa Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Iowa overall. The state ranks #3/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Waterloo-Cedar Falls | IA Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.9 Difficult | 32.5 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #300 of 332 metros | #3 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Waterloo-Cedar Falls
Other Services in Other Iowa Metros
Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Waterloo-Cedar Falls's 67.9 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Iowa
State-level entry risk for other services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Other Services in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for other services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.