Independence, Missouri vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 60.5% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $80,234 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Kent
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Independence, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% lower
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher