Austin, Minnesota vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 20.6% more expensive than Austin, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,288 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Austin, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Austin, Minnesota
Austin, MN vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Austin, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher