Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 17.0% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,477 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Tucson
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Council Bluffs, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher