Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 11.0% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,841 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Council Bluffs, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% higher
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower