Salina, Kansas vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 9.8% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $82,349 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Salina, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher