The cost of living in Waterford is significantly lower than Dublin and it is generally the most affordable of all Irish cities.
22% lower
Childcare in Waterford is 22% lower than in Dublin and Cork.
51% lower
Waterford City house prices (on average) are 51% lower when compared to Dublin City.
52% lower
Property Rental website DAFT.ie's property figures as of 30th September 2019, show that Waterford's average rents are €1,007 per month, compared with €2,062 in Dublin City.

Housing
Waterford is the most affordable city to rent or buy a house, with the lowest average rents and house prices of all Irish cities:
Average House Prices for Irish Cities
WATERFORD CITY €181,395
DUBLIN CITY €361,254
CORK CITY €281,251
GALWAY CITY €296,610
LIMERICK CITY €201,865
Figures for Q3 2019; for more details see: Daft House Price Report
Average Monthly Rent for Irish Cities
DUBLIN CITY €2,062
CORK CITY €1,372
GALWAY CITY €1,299
LIMERICK CITY €1,219
WATERFORD CITY €1,007
Waterford is well below the national average rent of: €1,403.
Figures for Q3 2019; for more details see: Daft Rental Report
Childcare Costs
Average childcare costs in Waterford are up to 22% less than in Dublin. There are also significantly shorter waiting lists in Waterford, and commute times are generally a lot quicker.
Avg. Weekly Cost | Full-time Childcare | Part-time Childcare |
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Avg. Weekly Cost Waterford | Full-time Childcare €157.24 | Part-time Childcare €88.94 |
Avg. Weekly Cost Dublin | Full-time Childcare €209.39 | Part-time Childcare €118.83 |
Source: Data from Pobal Annual Early Years Sector Profile Report 2017-2018 (Fees)
From Waterford City to... | Distance | Time by Car | Time by Bus | Time by Bicycle |
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From Waterford City to... Dungarvan | Distance 50km | Time by Car 40min | Time by Bus 1hr 15min | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... Tramore | Distance 10km | Time by Car 15min | Time by Bus 30min | Time by Bicycle 30min |
From Waterford City to... Ardmore | Distance 70km | Time by Car 1hr | Time by Bus - | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... Ballymacarbry | Distance 65km | Time by Car 1hr | Time by Bus - | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... Cappoquin | Distance 60km | Time by Car 55min | Time by Bus - | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... Dunhill | Distance 16km | Time by Car 20min | Time by Bus - | Time by Bicycle 50min |
From Waterford City to... Dunmore East | Distance 16km | Time by Car 20min | Time by Bus 40min | Time by Bicycle 50min |
From Waterford City to... Kilmacthomas | Distance 28km | Time by Car 28min | Time by Bus - | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... Kilmeaden | Distance 12km | Time by Car 15min | Time by Bus 40min | Time by Bicycle 35min |
From Waterford City to... Lismore | Distance 70km | Time by Car 1hr | Time by Bus - | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... Passage East | Distance 12km | Time by Car 17min | Time by Bus 50min | Time by Bicycle 40min |
From Waterford City to... Portlaw | Distance 22km | Time by Car 25min | Time by Bus 1hr | Time by Bicycle 1hr |
From Waterford City to... Stradbally | Distance 35km | Time by Car 35min | Time by Bus - | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... Tallow | Distance 75km | Time by Car 1hr 5min | Time by Bus - | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... An Rinn | Distance 55km | Time by Car 50min | Time by Bus 1hr 20min | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... Kilkenny City | Distance 52km | Time by Car 40min | Time by Bus 1hr | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... Carlow Town | Distance 80km | Time by Car 55min | Time by Bus 1hr 30min | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... Wexford Town | Distance 60km | Time by Car 1hr | Time by Bus 1hr 50min | Time by Bicycle - |
From Waterford City to... New Ross | Distance 25km | Time by Car 30min | Time by Bus 55min | Time by Bicycle - |