Independence, Kansas vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 90.7% more expensive than Independence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $95,373 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Independence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
538% more expensive in Denver
than in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Independence, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.7% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  606.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  78.6% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher