Tampa, Florida vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 20.2% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $28,233 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Tampa, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher