What is a pro or con of living in Kansas City, Kansascompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 57% cheaper in Kansas City.

What salary do I need to live in Kansas City, Kansas copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $95,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina could decrease to $78,897 in Kansas City, Kansas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. KANSAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 17.0% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,897 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Kansas City, KS

Compared to Charlotte, Kansas City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.0% higher

Commute

6.7% lower

Health

7.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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