Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 32.1% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $30,541 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Salt Lake City, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher