What is a pro or con of living in St. Joseph, Missouricompared to Salina, Kansas?

Transportation is 16% more expensive in St. Joseph.

What salary do I need to live in St. Joseph, Missouri copmared to Salina, Kansas?

A salary of $50,000 in Salina, Kansas should increase to $50,470 in St. Joseph, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SALINA vs. ST. JOSEPH
Cost of Living Comparison

Salina, Kansas vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 0.9% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,470 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
16% more expensive in St. Joseph
than in Salina, Kansas

Salina, KS vs. St. Joseph, MO

Compared to Salina, St. Joseph is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

16.2% higher

Health

5.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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