Buena Vista, Virginia vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 13.9% more expensive than Buena Vista, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,964 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Buena Vista, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Buena Vista, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Buena Vista, Virginia
Buena Vista, VA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Buena Vista, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher