Le Mars, Iowa vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 13.4% more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $16,332 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Le Mars, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Le Mars, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars, IA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Le Mars, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher