Charleston, South Carolina vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 25.5% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,250 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Charleston, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower