Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake St. Louis, Missouri is 26.8% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,405 in Lake St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Lake St. Louis
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Lake St. Louis, MO
Compared to Des Moines, Lake St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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