Iowa City, Iowa vs. Osage Beach, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Osage Beach, Missouri is 9.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,635 in Osage Beach, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Osage Beach, Missouri is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Osage Beach
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Osage Beach, MO
Compared to Iowa City, Osage Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower