Cost of Living Calculator - Carthage, Missouri vs West Plains, Missouri


The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 1.5% cheaper than Carthage, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $73,891 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Carthage, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in West Plains
than in Carthage, Missouri
Carthage, MO vs West Plains, MO
Compared to Carthage, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% lower
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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