Loveland, Colorado vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 27.4% cheaper than Loveland, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $36,323 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Loveland, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Loveland, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Loveland, Colorado
Loveland, CO vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Loveland, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower