Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 8.8% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $90,642 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Albuquerque, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher