Fort Polk South, Louisiana vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 22.4% more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,212 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Polk South, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Fort Polk South, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Fort Polk South, Louisiana
Fort Polk South, LA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Fort Polk South, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher