Temple, Texas vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 4.9% more expensive than Temple, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,446 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Temple, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Temple, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
23% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Temple, Texas
Temple, TX vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Temple, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher