Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 4.3% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $119,653 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Chattanooga, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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