Mesa, Arizona vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 18.9% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,871 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Mesa, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher