Storm Lake, Iowa vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 18.6% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,870 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Storm Lake, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher