Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 0.7% cheaper than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $74,460 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Jefferson City, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher