Salem, Massachusetts vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 29.7% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,160 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Salem, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower