Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs Blue Springs, Missouri


The cost of living in Blue Springs, Missouri is 2.0% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,520 in Blue Springs, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Springs, Missouri is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Blue Springs
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Blue Springs, MO
Compared to Johnston, Blue Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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