Troy, Michigan vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 21.0% cheaper than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $76,212 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Troy, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower