Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 2.2% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $79,300 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Milwaukee, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher