Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 5.5% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,258 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Allentown, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower