Independence, Kansas vs. McPherson, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in McPherson, Kansas is 16.4% more expensive than Independence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,060 in McPherson, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, McPherson, Kansas is more expensive than Independence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in McPherson
than in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS vs. Mcpherson, KS
Compared to Independence, Mcpherson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher