Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Lake Ozark, Missouri


The cost of living in Lake Ozark, Missouri is 5.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,700 in Lake Ozark, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Ozark, 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
14% more expensive in Lake Ozark
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Lake Ozark, MO
Compared to West Des Moines, Lake Ozark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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