West Plains, Missouri vs. Iowa Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa Falls, Iowa is 1.1% more expensive than West Plains, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $75,828 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Plains, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa Falls, Iowa is more expensive than West Plains, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% more expensive in Iowa Falls
than in West Plains, Missouri
West Plains, MO vs. Iowa Falls, IA
Compared to West Plains, Iowa Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher