Stockton, California vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 29.2% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $35,381 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Stockton, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower