Gladstone, Missouri vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 10.9% cheaper than Gladstone, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $62,390 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Gladstone, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Gladstone, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Gladstone, Missouri
Gladstone, MO vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Gladstone, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower