Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 4.4% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,083 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Pittsburgh, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher