Kansas City, Missouri vs. Osceola, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Osceola, Iowa is 11.7% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $57,383 in Osceola, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Osceola, Iowa is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Osceola
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Osceola, IA
Compared to Kansas City, Osceola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower