Cost of Living Calculator - Council Bluffs, Iowa vs Salem, Missouri


The cost of living in Salem, Missouri is 9.5% cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,848 in Salem, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Missouri is cheaper than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Salem
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs Salem, MO
Compared to Council Bluffs, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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