Mitchell, South Dakota vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 2.5% more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $139,409 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
36% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Mitchell, South Dakota
Mitchell, SD vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Mitchell, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% higher
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher