Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Massachusetts vs Kansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 51.6% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,383 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs Kansas City, KS
Compared to Arlington, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower

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