Columbia, South Carolina vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 2.0% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,941 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Columbia, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower