Leawood, Kansas vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 32.4% cheaper than Leawood, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $57,420 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Leawood, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Leawood, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Leawood, Kansas
Leawood, KS vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Leawood, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower