Tacoma, Washington vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 29.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,627 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Kansas_City, KS
Compared to Tacoma, Kansas_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.9% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower