West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 29.3% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,581 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Kansas City
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to West Chester, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower