Carter Lake, Iowa vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 1.5% more expensive than Carter Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,117 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Carter Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Carter Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Carter Lake, Iowa
Carter Lake, IA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Carter Lake, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher