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Cost of Living Calculator - Kansas City, Missouri vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 74.5% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $331,581 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Boston
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs Boston, MA
Compared to Kansas City, Boston is:
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  74.5% higher
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  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.7% higher
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  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
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  Personal
  26.2% higher
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