Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Flagstaff, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Flagstaff, Arizona is 45.1% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,066 in Flagstaff, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flagstaff, Arizona is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Flagstaff
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Flagstaff, AZ
Compared to Council Bluffs, Flagstaff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower