Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 6.0% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,979 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Fairmont, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher