Cost of Living Calculator - Council Bluffs, Iowa vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 71.5% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,182 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to Council Bluffs, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  56.3% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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