Des Moines, Iowa vs. Blue Springs, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Springs, Missouri is 19.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,957 in Blue Springs, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Springs, Missouri is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Blue Springs
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Blue Springs, MO
Compared to Des Moines, Blue Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher