Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Preston, Missouri


The cost of living in Preston, Missouri is 1.5% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,856 in Preston, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Preston, Missouri is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Preston
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Preston, MO
Compared to Des Moines, Preston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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