Montgomery, Alabama vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 13.7% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,485 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Montgomery, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher