Liberal, Kansas vs. Tama, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tama, Iowa is 3.2% cheaper than Liberal, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $48,381 in Tama, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Liberal, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tama, Iowa is cheaper than Liberal, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Tama
than in Liberal, Kansas
Liberal, KS vs. Tama, IA
Compared to Liberal, Tama is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher