Iowa City, Iowa vs. Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri is 16.3% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $41,858 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poplar Bluff, Missouri is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Poplar Bluff
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Poplar Bluff, MO
Compared to Iowa City, Poplar Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower