Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Columbus, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Mississippi is 9.3% cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,032 in Columbus, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Mississippi is cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Columbus
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Columbus, MS
Compared to Council Bluffs, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower