Independence, Missouri vs. Edwardsville, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Kansas is 6.7% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $53,333 in Edwardsville, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Kansas is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Edwardsville
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. Edwardsville, KS
Compared to Independence, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower