Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Illinois vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 0.7% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,454 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Bloomington, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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