Orem, Utah vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 20.5% cheaper than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $42,956 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Orem, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher