Kansas City, Missouri vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 56.1% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,191 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Kent
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Kansas City, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% higher
      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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher