Homewood, Alabama vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 28.4% cheaper than Homewood, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $35,814 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Homewood, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Homewood, Alabama
Homewood, AL vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Homewood, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher