What is a pro or con of living in Kimberling City, Missouricompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Childcare is 64% cheaper in Kimberling City.

What salary do I need to live in Kimberling City, Missouri copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $75,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa could decrease to $71,288 in Kimberling City, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. KIMBERLING CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Kimberling City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kimberling City, Missouri is 4.9% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,288 in Kimberling City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kimberling City, Missouri is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
64% cheaper in Kimberling City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Kimberling City, MO

Compared to West Des Moines, Kimberling City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.1% higher

Commute

8.0% higher

Health

1.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Kimberling City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Kimberling City, MO

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