Denver, Colorado vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 36.0% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,979 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Denver, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower