Des Moines, Iowa vs. St. Marys township, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Marys township, Kansas is 2.4% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,207 in St. Marys township, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Marys township, Kansas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in St. Marys township
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. St. Marys Township, KS
Compared to Des Moines, St. Marys Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher