Portland, Maine vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 21.4% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $39,276 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Portland, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower