Waseca, Minnesota vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 11.5% more expensive than Waseca, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $55,774 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Waseca, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Waseca, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Waseca, Minnesota
Waseca, MN vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Waseca, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher