Salem, Oregon vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 20.1% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $39,941 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Salem, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher