Beckley, West Virginia vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 16.7% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,345 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Beckley, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% higher
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher