Columbus, Ohio vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 1.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $50,868 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Columbus, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% higher
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher