Licking, Missouri vs. Le Mars, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Le Mars, Iowa is 3.1% more expensive than Licking, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $51,529 in Le Mars, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Licking, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Le Mars, Iowa is more expensive than Licking, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Le Mars
than in Licking, Missouri
Licking, MO vs. Le Mars, IA
Compared to Licking, Le Mars is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher