Columbus, Kansas vs. Parsons, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parsons, Kansas is 4.8% cheaper than Columbus, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $47,612 in Parsons, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parsons, Kansas is cheaper than Columbus, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Parsons
than in Columbus, Kansas
Columbus, KS vs. Parsons, KS
Compared to Columbus, Parsons is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher