Abilene, Texas vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 10.8% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $55,422 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Abilene, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher