West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Osage Beach, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Osage Beach, Missouri is 7.8% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,881 in Osage Beach, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Osage Beach, Missouri is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Osage Beach
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Osage Beach, MO
Compared to West Des Moines, Osage Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher