Portland, Oregon vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 38.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,337 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Portland, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower