Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 16.3% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $60,274 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Minneapolis, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower