Kansas City, Missouri vs. Murray, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murray, Kentucky is 12.5% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $43,743 in Murray, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murray, Kentucky is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Murray
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Murray, KY
Compared to Kansas City, Murray is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower