Belton, Missouri vs. Paola, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paola, Kansas is 5.8% more expensive than Belton, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $52,881 in Paola, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Belton, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paola, Kansas is more expensive than Belton, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Paola
than in Belton, Missouri
Belton, MO vs. Paola, KS
Compared to Belton, Paola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower