Kansas City, Missouri vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 11.9% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $70,526 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Ithaca
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Kansas City, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower