Boulder, Colorado vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 50.6% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $66,695 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Boulder, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower