Keokuk, Iowa vs. Owensboro, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owensboro, Kentucky is 17.1% more expensive than Keokuk, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $158,058 in Owensboro, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Keokuk, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owensboro, Kentucky is more expensive than Keokuk, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Owensboro
than in Keokuk, Iowa
Keokuk, IA vs. Owensboro, KY
Compared to Keokuk, Owensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher