Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 22.1% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $38,952 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Philadelphia, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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