Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 2.5% cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $97,527 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Indianapolis, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher