Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 6.7% more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $70,565 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Tulsa, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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)
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher