Elkton, Maryland vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 18.5% cheaper than Elkton, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $40,737 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkton, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Elkton, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Elkton, Maryland
Elkton, MD vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Elkton, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower