Salem, Oregon vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 14.2% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $71,247 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Salem, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher