Saluda, South Carolina vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 9.1% more expensive than Saluda, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,533 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Saluda, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Saluda, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Saluda, South Carolina
Saluda, SC vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Saluda, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher