New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 13.5% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $138,425 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Kansas City
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to New Orleans, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher