Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Alma, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alma, Nebraska is 6.0% cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,507 in Alma, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alma, Nebraska is cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Alma
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Alma, NE
Compared to Council Bluffs, Alma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower