Woodston, Kansas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 22.8% more expensive than Woodston, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $61,388 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Woodston, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Woodston, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Woodston, Kansas
Woodston, KS vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Woodston, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,071.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower