Lenexa, Kansas vs. Waukee, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukee, Iowa is 9.4% cheaper than Lenexa, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $45,317 in Waukee, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lenexa, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukee, Iowa is cheaper than Lenexa, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Waukee
than in Lenexa, Kansas
Lenexa, KS vs. Waukee, IA
Compared to Lenexa, Waukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher