Iowa City, Iowa vs. Prairie Village, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prairie Village, Kansas is 24.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $74,725 in Prairie Village, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prairie Village, Kansas is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Prairie Village
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Prairie Village, KS
Compared to Iowa City, Prairie Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher