Pasadena, California vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 56.0% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $36,321 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Pasadena, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower