Washington, District of Columbia vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 45.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $60,478 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Washington, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower