Roswell, New Mexico vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 22.4% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $61,212 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Roswell, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher