Denver, Colorado vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 35.2% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,394 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Denver, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower