Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is 34.2% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,115 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bensalem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Bensalem
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Bensalem, PA
Compared to Council Bluffs, Bensalem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher