Platte City, Missouri vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 19.3% cheaper than Platte City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $40,359 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Platte City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Platte City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Platte City, Missouri
Platte_City, MO vs. Des_Moines, IA
Compared to Platte_City, Des_Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower