Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Onawa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $45,355 in Onawa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Onawa, Iowa is cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Onawa
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Onawa, IA
Compared to Council Bluffs, Onawa 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower