Hutchinson, Kansas vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 13.6% more expensive than Hutchinson, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $56,806 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Hutchinson, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Hutchinson, Kansas
Hutchinson, KS vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Hutchinson, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher