Modesto, California vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 28.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $35,596 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Council_Bluffs, IA
Compared to Modesto, Council_Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher