Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. East Orange, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Orange, New Jersey is 48.7% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,328 in East Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in East Orange
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. East Orange, NJ
Compared to Council Bluffs, East Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  86.3% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher