Waucoma, Iowa vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 24.3% more expensive than Waucoma, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,164 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Waucoma, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Waucoma, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Waucoma, Iowa
Waucoma, IA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Waucoma, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher