Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 2.3% more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $24,564 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
11% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Little Rock, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% higher
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher