Hamburg, Iowa vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 12.5% more expensive than Hamburg, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,259 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamburg, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Hamburg, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Hamburg, Iowa
Hamburg, IA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Hamburg, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower