Towson, Maryland vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 24.0% cheaper than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $353,577 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Towson, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower