Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Missouri vs Paola, Kansas


The cost of living in Paola, Kansas is 14.4% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $57,213 in Paola, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paola, Kansas is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Paola
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs Paola, KS
Compared to Springfield, Paola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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