Indianola, Iowa vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 14.5% cheaper than Indianola, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $42,727 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianola, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Indianola, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Indianola, Iowa
Indianola, IA vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Indianola, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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