Peoria, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 18.9% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,945 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Peoria, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher