Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 66.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $67,049 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to San Francisco, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  47.9% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower

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