Kansas City, Missouri vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 91.8% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $207,154 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York 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 New York
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. New York, NY
Compared to Kansas City, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.8% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.4% higher
  Commute
  104.2% higher
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher