Bethany, Missouri vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 12.4% more expensive than Bethany, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,181 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethany, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Bethany, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Bethany, Missouri
Bethany, MO vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Bethany, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher