Kansas City, Kansas vs. Marion, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Indiana is 20.2% cheaper than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $39,915 in Marion, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Indiana is cheaper than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Marion
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. Marion, IN
Compared to Kansas City, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower