University City, Missouri vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 14.0% cheaper than University City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $58,487 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in University City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than University City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Des Moines
than in University City, Missouri
University City, MO vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to University City, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower