What does housing cost in Council Bluffs in 2026?

Housing in Council Bluffs runs to about €838 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Council Bluffs?

Asking rent in Council Bluffs stands at 980 €/month.

What are property prices in Council Bluffs?

To buy in Council Bluffs, expect 164,300 €.

Cost of Living in Council Bluffs, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Council Bluffs — 2026

Council Bluffs has 62,564 residents and lies in Iowa. Median rent there comes to roughly €838 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 140,439 €. Median income is 54,784 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 18% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Council Bluffs

Rent

Median rent: 838 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 140,439 €

Income

Median household income: 54,784 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 2,530 €/year

Quality of life — Council Bluffs

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

27,8 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

12,7 %

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