Sedalia, Missouri vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 14.9% more expensive than Sedalia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $57,444 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Sedalia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is more expensive than Sedalia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Council Bluffs
than in Sedalia, Missouri
Sedalia, MO vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Sedalia, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  37.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher