Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Colorado vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 31.2% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,401 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Aurora, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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