Ripley, West Virginia vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 2.1% more expensive than Ripley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,592 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Ripley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Ripley, West Virginia
Ripley, WV vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Ripley, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
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  2.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
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      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher