Bellingham, Washington vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 28.7% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,617 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Bellingham, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.5% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower