Columbia, Tennessee vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 16.6% cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $41,692 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, TN vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Columbia, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher