Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Lakeville, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeville, Minnesota is 38.3% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $283,441 in Lakeville, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeville, Minnesota is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Lakeville
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Lakeville, MN
Compared to Council Bluffs, Lakeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher