Cost of Living Calculator - Ridgecrest, California vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 14.9% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $63,840 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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