St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Ghent, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ghent, Kentucky is 6.5% cheaper than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $46,742 in Ghent, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ghent, Kentucky is cheaper than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Ghent
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Ghent, KY
Compared to St. Joseph, Ghent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower