Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 18.0% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Charlotte, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher