Boulder, Colorado vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 47.6% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $26,223 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Boulder, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower