Spencer, Iowa vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 15.1% more expensive than Spencer, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,289 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Spencer, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Spencer, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Spencer, Iowa
Spencer, IA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Spencer, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher