Lafayette, Indiana vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 3.0% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,511 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
19% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Lafayette, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher