Lakewood, Colorado vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 37.0% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $47,229 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Lakewood, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower