Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Indiana vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 21.9% more expensive than Portland, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,954 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Portland, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Portland, Indiana
Portland, IN vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Portland, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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