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DETROIT vs. KANSAS_CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Detroit, Michigan vs. Kansas City, Missouri
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is
0.9%
cheaper
than Detroit, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$49,549
in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is
cheaper
than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Kansas_City, MO
Compared to Detroit, Kansas_City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
0.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
172.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.0% higher
Commute
50.3% lower
Health
25.1% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
5.6% higher
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