Buffalo, New York vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 7.6% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $92,429 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Buffalo, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher