Highland, Kansas vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 2.0% more expensive than Highland, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $51,018 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is more expensive than Highland, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in St. Joseph
than in Highland, Kansas
Highland, KS vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Highland, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower