West Monroe, Louisiana vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 2.1% more expensive than West Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $51,045 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than West Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Kansas City
than in West Monroe, Louisiana
West Monroe, LA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to West Monroe, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher