Carthage, Missouri vs. Liberal, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Liberal, Kansas is 0.7% more expensive than Carthage, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,340 in Liberal, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Liberal, Kansas is more expensive than Carthage, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in Liberal
than in Carthage, Missouri
Carthage, MO vs. Liberal, KS
Compared to Carthage, Liberal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher