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COLUMBIA vs. KANSAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$34,259
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
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
19.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.3% higher
Commute
20.2% higher
Health
18.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.1% higher
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