Seattle, Washington vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 50.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $19,738 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Seattle, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.8% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower