Edison, New Jersey vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 36.3% cheaper than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,871 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Edison, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower