Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Council Bluffs, Iowa


The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 11.2% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,408 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Springfield, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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