Cost of Living Calculator - Council Bluffs, Iowa vs Normal, Illinois


The cost of living in Normal, Illinois is 0.6% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,472 in Normal, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Normal, Illinois is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Normal
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs Normal, IL
Compared to Council Bluffs, Normal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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