Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 11.0% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,689 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher