Carthage, Missouri vs. Excelsior Springs, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Excelsior Springs, Missouri is 14.9% more expensive than Carthage, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $57,473 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Excelsior Springs, Missouri is more expensive than Carthage, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Excelsior Springs
than in Carthage, Missouri
Carthage, MO vs. Excelsior Springs, MO
Compared to Carthage, Excelsior Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher