Cost of Living Calculator - Council Bluffs, Iowa vs Whitefish, Montana


The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 56.1% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $121,549 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
340% more expensive in Whitefish
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs Whitefish, MT
Compared to Council Bluffs, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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