Kinsley, Kansas vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 7.8% more expensive than Kinsley, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $53,892 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinsley, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is more expensive than Kinsley, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Waterloo
than in Kinsley, Kansas
Kinsley, KS vs. Waterloo, IA
Compared to Kinsley, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower