Columbia, Missouri vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 2.1% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $29,365 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Columbia, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher