Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 51.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,749 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Seattle, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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