St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Perry, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Perry, Iowa is 4.5% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $27,176 in Perry, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Perry, Iowa is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Perry
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Perry, IA
Compared to St. Joseph, Perry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher