Cost of Living Calculator - Grimes, Iowa vs Kansas City, Missouri


The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 6.5% cheaper than Grimes, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,133 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Grimes, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Grimes, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes, IA vs Kansas City, MO
Compared to Grimes, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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