Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 33.0% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $36,877 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher