Des Moines, Iowa vs. Licking, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Licking, Missouri is 4.4% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,776 in Licking, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Licking, Missouri is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Licking
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Licking, MO
Compared to Des Moines, Licking is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher