Osage Beach, Missouri vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 11.6% cheaper than Osage Beach, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $66,310 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Osage Beach, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Osage Beach, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Decorah
than in Osage Beach, Missouri
Osage Beach, MO vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Osage Beach, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher