Omaha, Nebraska vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 8.9% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $91,091 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Omaha, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher