Kokomo, Indiana vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 8.9% more expensive than Kokomo, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $54,461 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kokomo, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Kokomo, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Kokomo, Indiana
Kokomo, IN vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Kokomo, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher