Osage, Iowa vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 15.4% more expensive than Osage, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,687 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Osage, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Osage, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Osage, Iowa
Osage, IA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Osage, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher