Fort Worth, Texas vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 18.4% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,818 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Fort Worth, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower