Fairfax, Virginia vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 40.7% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $142,329 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Fairfax, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower