Paris, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 30.0% more expensive than Paris, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,015 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Paris, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Paris, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Paris, Illinois
Paris, IL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Paris, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher