Auburn, Maine vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 8.2% cheaper than Auburn, Maine.

You would need a salary of $45,903 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Auburn, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Auburn, Maine
Auburn, ME vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Auburn, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher