Spencer, Iowa vs. Osage Beach, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Osage Beach, Missouri is 25.4% more expensive than Spencer, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $94,045 in Osage Beach, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Spencer, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Osage Beach, Missouri is more expensive than Spencer, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Osage Beach
than in Spencer, Iowa
Spencer, IA vs. Osage Beach, MO
Compared to Spencer, Osage Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% higher
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower