Kelso, Washington vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 10.9% cheaper than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,574 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Kelso, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.9% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher