Vail, Arizona vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 17.9% cheaper than Vail, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $78,864 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Vail, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Vail, Arizona
Vail, AZ vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Vail, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower