2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Kansas City, MO vs Laredo, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Laredo or is it cheaper to live in Kansas City?
- Laredo is 7.0% less expensive than Kansas City.

Which city has more affordable housing, Laredo or Kansas City?
- Laredo housing costs are 17.5% less expensive than Kansas City housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Kansas City or is Health Care more affordable in Laredo.
- Health related expenses are 7.0% less in Laredo.
 Kansas City, MOLaredo, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock82.2100
 Food & Groceries96.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.1100
 Housing67.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$191,700$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock95.4100
 Miscellaneous92.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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Reviews for Laredo    16 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The only occupation that is growing, in my opinion, is the transportation / trucking industry. I worked in that field for 18 yrs. and take it from me, unless you are the  More

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If you like DRY, ARID HEAT, Laredo is for you. Now I'm not talking beach heat with a warm tropical breeze blowing over the palm trees and toseling your hair as you play  More

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Over 13 years ago

Laredo could be a better city if only it embraced a diverse population. It could grow into a beautiful and attrative if it did that and built the infrastructures that  More

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