Independence, Missouri vs. Morehead, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morehead, Kentucky is 10.9% cheaper than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $44,561 in Morehead, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morehead, Kentucky is cheaper than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Morehead
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. Morehead, KY
Compared to Independence, Morehead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower