Mentone, California vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 25.4% cheaper than Mentone, California.

You would need a salary of $83,515 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mentone, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Mentone, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Mentone, California
Mentone, CA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Mentone, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower