Gladstone, Missouri vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 7.4% cheaper than Gladstone, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $46,319 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gladstone, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Gladstone, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Gladstone, Missouri
Gladstone, MO vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Gladstone, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher