Springfield, Missouri vs. Wellington, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellington, Kansas is 12.5% cheaper than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,765 in Wellington, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellington, Kansas is cheaper than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Wellington
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Wellington, KS
Compared to Springfield, Wellington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher