Tucson, Arizona vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 14.5% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $17,095 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Tucson, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower