Waterloo, Iowa vs. Leawood, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Leawood, Kansas is 82.8% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,542 in Leawood, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Leawood, Kansas is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
434% more expensive in Leawood
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Leawood, KS
Compared to Waterloo, Leawood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  443.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher