Nampa, Idaho vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 21.3% cheaper than Nampa, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $62,923 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Nampa, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Nampa, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Nampa, Idaho
Nampa, ID vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Nampa, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher