Cost of Living Calculator - Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 42.8% cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $28,581 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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