What is a pro or con of living in Kansas City, Missouricompared to Memphis, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Kansas City.

What salary do I need to live in Kansas City, Missouri copmared to Memphis, Tennessee?

A salary of $80,000 in Memphis, Tennessee should increase to $90,735 in Kansas City, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MEMPHIS vs. KANSAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Memphis, Tennessee vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 13.4% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $90,735 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, TN vs. Kansas City, MO

Compared to Memphis, Kansas City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

70.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

6.1% lower

Health

5.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Memphis, Tennessee vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Memphis, TN vs. Kansas City, MO

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