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WEST DES MOINES vs. NORTH KANSAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. North Kansas City, Missouri
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in North Kansas City, Missouri is
5.5%
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$47,244
in North Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Kansas City, Missouri is
cheaper
than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in North Kansas City
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. North Kansas City, MO
Compared to West Des Moines, North Kansas City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
36.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.2% higher
Commute
8.6% higher
Health
2.1% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
11.8% higher
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