Matthews, North Carolina vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 18.1% cheaper than Matthews, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,960 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Matthews, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Matthews, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Matthews, North Carolina
Matthews, NC vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Matthews, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher