West Des Moines, Iowa vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 7.0% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $32,559 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in St. Louis
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to West Des Moines, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher