Columbia, Tennessee vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 15.6% cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $42,202 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Columbia, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, TN vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Columbia, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher