What is a pro or con of living in Council Bluffs, Iowacompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in Council Bluffs.

What salary do I need to live in Council Bluffs, Iowa copmared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

A salary of $55,000 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota could decrease to $49,494 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.

SIOUX FALLS vs. COUNCIL BLUFFS
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 10.0% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $49,494 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. Council Bluffs, IA

Compared to Sioux Falls, Council Bluffs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% lower

Commute

10.2% higher

Health

4.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

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