What is a pro or con of living in Council Bluffs, Iowacompared to International Falls, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in Council Bluffs.

What salary do I need to live in Council Bluffs, Iowa copmared to International Falls, Minnesota?

A salary of $75,000 in International Falls, Minnesota should increase to $92,117 in Council Bluffs, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INTERNATIONAL FALLS vs. COUNCIL BLUFFS
Cost of Living Comparison

International Falls, Minnesota vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 22.8% more expensive than International Falls, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $92,117 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in International Falls, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than International Falls, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in International Falls, Minnesota

International Falls, MN vs. Council Bluffs, IA

Compared to International Falls, Council Bluffs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.9% lower

Commute

25.4% higher

Health

24.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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International Falls, Minnesota vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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International Falls, MN vs. Council Bluffs, IA

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