Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 105.1% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,694 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Seattle
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Council Bluffs, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.1% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  456.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  66.9% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher