Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 106.1% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $154,584 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in New York
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Council Bluffs, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.1% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  430.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.6% higher
  Commute
  119.8% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher

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