Monroe, Louisiana vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 2.5% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $76,856 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Monroe, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher