Johnston, Iowa vs. Lenexa, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lenexa, Kansas is 9.8% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,881 in Lenexa, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lenexa, Kansas is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Lenexa
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs. Lenexa, KS
Compared to Johnston, Lenexa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher