Coralville, IA vs Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs is moderately more affordable than Coralville, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Coralville scores 87 compared to 76 for Council Bluffs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Coralville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coralville is $1,021/month compared to $980/month in Council Bluffs — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Council Bluffs is more affordable at $164,300 median vs $286,000.

Median household income in Coralville is $66,508 compared to $64,092 in Council Bluffs (+3.8%). Coralville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Coralville spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.3% in Council Bluffs.