Columbia, Maryland vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 30.0% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,993 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Columbia, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower