Phoenix, Arizona vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 23.8% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $49,512 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Phoenix, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher