Merriam, Kansas vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 6.4% cheaper than Merriam, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $46,805 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Merriam, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Merriam, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Merriam, Kansas
Merriam, KS vs. Kansas_City, MO
Compared to Merriam, Kansas_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower