What is a pro or con of living in North Kansas City, Missouricompared to Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in North Kansas City.

What salary do I need to live in North Kansas City, Missouri copmared to Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $53,367 in North Kansas City, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DES MOINES vs. NORTH KANSAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Des Moines, Iowa vs. North Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kansas City, Missouri is 6.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,367 in North Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in North Kansas City
than in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, IA vs. North Kansas City, MO

Compared to Des Moines, North Kansas City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% higher

Commute

3.6% higher

Health

2.1% higher

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Personal

12.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Des Moines, Iowa vs. North Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Des Moines, IA vs. North Kansas City, MO

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