Mountain View, California vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 70.7% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $14,670 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Mountain View, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower