Sterling, Colorado vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 8.8% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $81,590 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Sterling, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher