Dickinson, North Dakota vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 10.8% cheaper than Dickinson, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,602 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Dickinson, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Dickinson, North Dakota
Dickinson, ND vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Dickinson, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower