Junction City, Kansas vs. Swansea, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swansea, Massachusetts is 42.2% more expensive than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $71,111 in Swansea, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swansea, Massachusetts is more expensive than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Swansea
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Swansea, MA
Compared to Junction City, Swansea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  34.6% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher