St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Parsons, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Parsons, Kansas is 15.2% cheaper than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $42,420 in Parsons, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Parsons, Kansas is cheaper than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Parsons
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Parsons, KS
Compared to St. Joseph, Parsons is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower