Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 14.8% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $86,064 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Shreveport, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher