Charles City, Iowa vs. Festus, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Festus, Missouri is 27.6% more expensive than Charles City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $146,763 in Festus, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Festus, Missouri is more expensive than Charles City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Festus
than in Charles City, Iowa
Charles City, IA vs. Festus, MO
Compared to Charles City, Festus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher