Cost of Living Calculator - Le Mars, Iowa vs St. Joseph, Missouri


The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 3.0% cheaper than Le Mars, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $48,516 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Le Mars, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Le Mars, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars, IA vs St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Le Mars, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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