West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 1.1% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $370,733 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Kansas City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to West Des Moines, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
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  Personal
  12.4% higher
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