Des Moines, Iowa vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 5.3% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,332 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Salina
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Salina, KS
Compared to Des Moines, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower