Springfield, Missouri vs. Gardner, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardner, Kansas is 19.4% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $41,803 in Gardner, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardner, Kansas is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Gardner
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Gardner, KS
Compared to Springfield, Gardner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher