Laurel, Florida vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 21.0% cheaper than Laurel, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,523 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Laurel, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Laurel, Florida
Laurel, FL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Laurel, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher