What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Kansas City, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 190% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Kansas City, Missouri?

A salary of $168,000 in Kansas City, Missouri should increase to $287,836 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KANSAS CITY vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Kansas City, Missouri vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 71.3% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $287,836 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Washington
than in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, MO vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Kansas City, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

71.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

280.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

52.5% higher

Health

6.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Kansas City, Missouri vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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