Brownsville, Texas vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 19.8% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,816 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Brownsville, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.2% higher