Harman, West Virginia vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 12.8% more expensive than Harman, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,414 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Harman, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Harman, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Harman, West Virginia
Harman, WV vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Harman, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% higher
      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)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  21.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher