Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 12.8% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,402 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Valparaiso, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower