Topeka, Kansas vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is essentially the same as Topeka, Kansas.
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is essentially the same as Topeka, Kansas.

Topeka, KS vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Topeka, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower