Riverside, California vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 39.0% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $30,500 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Riverside, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower