Lubbock, Texas vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 2.6% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,952 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
27% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Lubbock, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher