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


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 23.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,315 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Chicago, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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