Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs Kentucky, Kansas


The cost of living in Kentucky, Kansas is 14.6% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $85,930 in Kentucky, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kentucky, Kansas is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Kentucky
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs Kentucky, KS
Compared to Altoona, Kentucky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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