Kansas City, Missouri vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 74.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $172,884 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Medford
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Medford, MA
Compared to Kansas City, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.6% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  309.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher