Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 24.3% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $37,835 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Providence, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower

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