Brooklyn, New York vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 52.4% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $133,250 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Brooklyn, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% lower
  Commute
  53.9% lower
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower