Kansas City, Missouri vs. Roswell, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roswell, New Mexico is 18.3% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $26,657 in Roswell, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roswell, New Mexico is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Roswell
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Roswell, NM
Compared to Kansas City, Roswell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower