Paola, Kansas vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 11.5% cheaper than Paola, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $44,231 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Paola, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Paola, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Paola, Kansas
Paola, KS vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Paola, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher