Essex, Connecticut vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 28.6% cheaper than Essex, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $35,703 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Essex, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Essex, Connecticut
Essex, CT vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Essex, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower