Portland, Oregon vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 33.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $19,917 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Portland, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower