Stow, Ohio vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 3.8% cheaper than Stow, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $48,118 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Stow, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Stow, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Stow, Ohio
Stow, OH vs. Council_Bluffs, IA
Compared to Stow, Council_Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher