Baxter Springs, Kansas vs. Carthage, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carthage, Missouri is 8.6% more expensive than Baxter Springs, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $54,277 in Carthage, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carthage, Missouri is more expensive than Baxter Springs, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Carthage
than in Baxter Springs, Kansas
Baxter Springs, KS vs. Carthage, MO
Compared to Baxter Springs, Carthage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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