Springfield, Missouri vs. Red Oak, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Red Oak, Iowa is 16.9% cheaper than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $41,565 in Red Oak, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Red Oak, Iowa is cheaper than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Red Oak
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Red Oak, IA
Compared to Springfield, Red Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher