Alexandria, Virginia vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 37.3% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $219,266 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Alexandria, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower