Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 19.1% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,859 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Raleigh, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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)
  63.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher