Des Moines, Iowa vs. Stockton, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $49,238 in Stockton, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, Missouri is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
74% cheaper in Stockton
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Stockton, MO
Compared to Des Moines, Stockton 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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