Cost of Living Calculator - Farmington, Minnesota vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 22.8% cheaper than Farmington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $38,585 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Farmington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Farmington, Minnesota
Farmington, MN vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Farmington, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  42.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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