Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 1.3% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $81,014 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Cincinnati, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher