Madison, Wisconsin vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 19.3% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $40,335 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Madison, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower