Des Moines, Iowa vs. Kentucky, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kentucky, Kansas is 8.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,447 in Kentucky, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kentucky, Kansas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Kentucky
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Kentucky, KS
Compared to Des Moines, Kentucky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher