West Plains, Missouri vs. Lake Ozark, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Ozark, Missouri is 29.2% more expensive than West Plains, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $96,931 in Lake Ozark, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Plains, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Ozark, Missouri is more expensive than West Plains, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Lake Ozark
than in West Plains, Missouri
West Plains, MO vs. Lake Ozark, MO
Compared to West Plains, Lake Ozark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher