Houston, Texas vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 13.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,351 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Houston, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher