Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 34.6% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,720 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Salem, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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