Washington, Missouri vs. Council Bluffs, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Council Bluffs, Iowa is 8.0% cheaper than Washington, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $46,007 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Council Bluffs, Iowa is cheaper than Washington, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Council Bluffs
than in Washington, Missouri
Washington, MO vs. Council Bluffs, IA
Compared to Washington, Council Bluffs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher