Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 3.2% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $48,403 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Albuquerque, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher