Des Moines, Washington vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 33.4% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,932 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Des Moines, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% lower
      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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower