Blue Springs, Missouri vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 3.4% cheaper than Blue Springs, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $48,305 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Blue Springs, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs, MO vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to Blue Springs, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower