Melbourne, Florida vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 6.9% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $55,869 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Melbourne, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher