Fresno, California vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 20.8% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $98,984 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Fresno, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher