Coos Bay, Oregon vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 6.3% cheaper than Coos Bay, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $70,275 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Coos Bay, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Coos Bay, Oregon
Coos Bay, OR vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Coos Bay, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher