What is a pro or con of living in Kansas City, Missouricompared to Baltimore, Maryland?

Transportation is 28% cheaper in Kansas City.

What salary do I need to live in Kansas City, Missouri copmared to Baltimore, Maryland?

A salary of $75,000 in Baltimore, Maryland could decrease to $72,207 in Kansas City, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BALTIMORE vs. KANSAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Baltimore, Maryland vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 3.7% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $72,207 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
28% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, MD vs. Kansas City, MO

Compared to Baltimore, Kansas City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.5% lower

Commute

28.7% lower

Health

20.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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