Creston, Iowa vs. Abilene, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Kansas is 4.0% more expensive than Creston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,017 in Abilene, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Creston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Kansas is more expensive than Creston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Abilene
than in Creston, Iowa
Creston, IA vs. Abilene, KS
Compared to Creston, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower