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
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher