Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 4.4% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $83,515 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Appleton, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher