Seattle, Washington vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 47.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,144 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Seattle, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.4% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower