Kearney, Nebraska vs. Melvern, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melvern, Kansas is 10.2% cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $44,916 in Melvern, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melvern, Kansas is cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Melvern
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Melvern, KS
Compared to Kearney, Melvern is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  56.7% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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