Carroll, Iowa vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 3.2% cheaper than Carroll, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,391 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Carroll, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Carroll, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Carroll, Iowa
Carroll, IA vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Carroll, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower