Salina, Kansas vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 18.0% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $115,627 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Salina, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher