Independence, Missouri vs. Storm Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 13.3% cheaper than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,333 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. Storm Lake, IA
Compared to Independence, Storm Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower