Poplar Bluff, Missouri vs. Owensboro, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owensboro, Kentucky is 9.9% more expensive than Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $98,877 in Owensboro, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owensboro, Kentucky is more expensive than Poplar Bluff, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Owensboro
than in Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Poplar Bluff, MO vs. Owensboro, KY
Compared to Poplar Bluff, Owensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher