Independence, Kansas vs. Paola township, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paola township, Kansas is 43.9% more expensive than Independence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $79,134 in Paola township, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paola township, Kansas is more expensive than Independence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Paola township
than in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS vs. Paola Township, KS
Compared to Independence, Paola Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher