Cost of Living Calculator - Lincoln, Nebraska vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 10.6% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $67,049 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Lincoln, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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