2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Payson, UT vs Kansas City, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Kansas City or is it cheaper to live in Payson?
- Kansas City is 24.6% less expensive than Payson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Kansas City or Payson?
- Kansas City housing costs are 51.6% less expensive than Payson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Payson or is Health Care more affordable in Kansas City.
- Health related expenses are 0.6% more in Kansas City.
 Payson, UTKansas City, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock88.4100
 Food & Groceries93.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.3100
 Housing138.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$222,100$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock88.7100
 Miscellaneous106.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Payson    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Payson is a great place to live. I was born and raised  More

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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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