Houston, Texas vs. North Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kansas City, Missouri is 12.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $167,076 in North Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in North Kansas City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. North Kansas City, MO
Compared to Houston, North Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher