Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Minnesota vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 2.1% more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $51,061 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Alexandria, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% higher
      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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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