Baltimore, Maryland vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 9.3% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $81,621 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Baltimore, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher