Dodge City, Kansas vs. Mediapolis, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mediapolis, Iowa is 1.9% more expensive than Dodge City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,935 in Mediapolis, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dodge City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mediapolis, Iowa is more expensive than Dodge City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Mediapolis
than in Dodge City, Kansas
Dodge City, KS vs. Mediapolis, IA
Compared to Dodge City, Mediapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower