Ashburn, Virginia vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 45.5% cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,873 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Ashburn, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower