Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 24.5% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,648 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher