El Dorado, Kansas vs. Independence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Kansas is 10.4% cheaper than El Dorado, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $44,786 in Independence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in El Dorado, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Kansas is cheaper than El Dorado, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Independence
than in El Dorado, Kansas
El Dorado, KS vs. Independence, KS
Compared to El Dorado, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower