Cost of Living Calculator - Baltimore, Maryland vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 10.4% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,797 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Baltimore, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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