Kansas City, Kansas vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 0.7% more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,362 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
64% more expensive in Pontiac
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Kansas City, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher