Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 20.6% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $69,875 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Ann Arbor, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher