Decatur, Illinois vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 19.4% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,543 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Decatur, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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