Idaho Springs, Colorado vs. Smith Center, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smith Center, Kansas is 41.4% cheaper than Idaho Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,959 in Smith Center, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smith Center, Kansas is cheaper than Idaho Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Smith Center
than in Idaho Springs, Colorado
Idaho Springs, CO vs. Smith Center, KS
Compared to Idaho Springs, Smith Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  47.8% lower
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower