Cost of Living Calculator - Rock Rapids, Iowa vs Liberal, Kansas


The cost of living in Liberal, Kansas is 6.0% cheaper than Rock Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $70,527 in Liberal, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Liberal, Kansas is cheaper than Rock Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Liberal
than in Rock Rapids, Iowa
Rock Rapids, IA vs Liberal, KS
Compared to Rock Rapids, Liberal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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