Grand Island, Nebraska vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 1.2% cheaper than Grand Island, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $74,094 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Grand Island, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Grand Island, Nebraska
Grand Island, NE vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Grand Island, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher