Benson, Arizona vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 3.9% cheaper than Benson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $26,914 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Benson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Benson, Arizona
Benson, AZ vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Benson, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher