Tempe, Arizona vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 21.9% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $35,129 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Tempe, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher