Storm Lake, Iowa vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 11.6% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,964 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in St. Louis
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Storm Lake, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower