Washington, District of Columbia vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 45.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $22,813 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Washington, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower