Lexington, Missouri vs. Paola, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paola, Kansas is 16.6% more expensive than Lexington, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $58,281 in Paola, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paola, Kansas is more expensive than Lexington, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Paola
than in Lexington, Missouri
Lexington, MO vs. Paola, KS
Compared to Lexington, Paola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher