What is a pro or con of living in Council Bluffs, Iowacompared to Porterville, California?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in Council Bluffs.

What salary do I need to live in Council Bluffs, Iowa copmared to Porterville, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Porterville, California could decrease to $63,641 in Council Bluffs, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTERVILLE vs. COUNCIL BLUFFS
Cost of Living Comparison

Porterville, California vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 15.1% cheaper than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $63,641 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Porterville, California

Porterville, CA vs. Council Bluffs, IA

Compared to Porterville, Council Bluffs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.9% lower

Commute

11.0% lower

Health

7.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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