Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 7.2% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,637 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Harrisburg, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower