Blue Springs, Missouri vs. Waukee, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukee, Iowa is 1.5% more expensive than Blue Springs, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,742 in Waukee, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukee, Iowa is more expensive than Blue Springs, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Waukee
than in Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs, MO vs. Waukee, IA
Compared to Blue Springs, Waukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher