Waterloo, Iowa vs. North Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kansas City, Missouri is 16.7% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,501 in North Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in North Kansas City
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. North Kansas City, MO
Compared to Waterloo, North Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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