Sweetwater, Texas vs. Carthage, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carthage, Missouri is 7.1% more expensive than Sweetwater, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,566 in Carthage, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sweetwater, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carthage, Missouri is more expensive than Sweetwater, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Carthage
than in Sweetwater, Texas
Sweetwater, TX vs. Carthage, MO
Compared to Sweetwater, Carthage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower