Iowa, Louisiana vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 4.5% cheaper than Iowa, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,751 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Iowa, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Iowa, Louisiana
Iowa, LA vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Iowa, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher