Paola, Kansas vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 36.5% more expensive than Paola, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $68,269 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Paola, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Paola, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Denver
than in Paola, Kansas
Paola, KS vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Paola, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher