Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 25.2% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $56,079 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Atlanta, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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