Fort Worth, Texas vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 17.4% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,545 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Fort Worth, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower