Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 9.8% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,890 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Columbia
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Council Bluffs, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower