Ypsilanti, Michigan vs. Independence, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Missouri is 10.6% cheaper than Ypsilanti, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,718 in Independence, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Missouri is cheaper than Ypsilanti, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Independence
than in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti, MI vs. Independence, MO
Compared to Ypsilanti, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher