Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 2.0% cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,997 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Martinsburg, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher