Caribou, Maine vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 8.3% more expensive than Caribou, Maine.

You would need a salary of $81,258 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Caribou, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Caribou, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Caribou, Maine
Caribou, ME vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Caribou, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher