Kettering, Ohio vs. Blue Springs, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Springs, Missouri is 12.1% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $56,057 in Blue Springs, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Springs, Missouri is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Blue Springs
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. Blue Springs, MO
Compared to Kettering, Blue Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower