Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Pleasant, Iowa vs West Plains, Missouri


The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 2.3% cheaper than Mount Pleasant, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,290 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Mount Pleasant, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in West Plains
than in Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Mount Pleasant, IA vs West Plains, MO
Compared to Mount Pleasant, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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