2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Gillette, WY vs Council Bluffs, IA

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Council Bluffs older or younger than people in Gillette?
- The Median Age in Council Bluffs is 6.3 years older than in Gillette.

Are housing costs cheaper in Council Bluffs or Gillette?
- Council Bluffs housing costs are 35.9% less expensive than Gillette housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Council Bluffs or Gillette?
- The average commute for residents of Council Bluffs is 0.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gillette.

Things to do in Gillette?
Gillette WY sits east Sheridan boasting numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure such as ATV tours across open fields or fly fishing trips down North Platte River while still having plenty of shopping options available downtown!

Things to do in Council Bluffs?
Council Bluffs, Iowa is a vibrant city located in Pottawattamie County. This bustling community offers plenty for visitors to explore such as the Union Pacific Railroad Museum or one of many popular restaurants. Residents here also take advantage of all the outdoor activities available in Hitchcock Nature Center, Lake Manawa State Park and Bayliss Park. With its excellent school systems, thriving businesses, and numerous recreational opportunities it's no wonder why so many people choose to make Council Bluffs their home.

 Gillette, WYCouncil Bluffs, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock62,617329,725,481
 Median Income$83,193  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$296,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gillette    6 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Not sure why the people relying to the negative comments with positive comments don't make their own reviews. Gillette has the same problems that similarly-sized towns  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

You have to be a complete jerk to live here. These people are total losers. never been In a town where it's ok to steal and lie. the city tries to steal. Had a way too  More

   |    Reply

I've lived here several times - adding up to around 37 of my 45 years - and I can't wait to leave. As soon as my youngest graduates from high school I am out of here.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gillette

Reviews for Council Bluffs    4 Reviews

It's an okay city. Nothing special really. All the fun things to do and good restaurants are across the river in Omaha. I will say CB has some pretty good recreational  More

   |    Reply

Over 9 years ago

Quietly over the years this community has taken untold amounts of riverfront casino tax dollars and converted them into hundreds and hundreds of community improvement  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

here in council bluffs iowa, we have low crime rate. There have been an increase in shopping areas in the last 2 years and lots of new resturants and three casinos. It  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Council Bluffs


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.