Paola, Kansas vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 12.6% cheaper than Paola, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,545 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Paola, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Paola, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Paola, Kansas
Paola, KS vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Paola, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher