Washington, District of Columbia vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 41.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $122,570 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Washington, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower