What is a pro or con of living in Council Bluffs, Iowacompared to Springfield, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Council Bluffs.

What salary do I need to live in Council Bluffs, Iowa copmared to Springfield, Virginia?

A salary of $127,000 in Springfield, Virginia could decrease to $72,749 in Council Bluffs, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. COUNCIL BLUFFS
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Virginia vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 42.7% cheaper than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $72,749 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Springfield, Virginia

Springfield, VA vs. Council Bluffs, IA

Compared to Springfield, Council Bluffs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

74.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

35.3% lower

Health

4.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Virginia vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, VA vs. Council Bluffs, IA

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