Kansas City, KS Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Kansas City, Kansas?
$2,610 / month
for a family, 51.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $31,320 for the year for a family.
$3,300 / month
for a single person, 30.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,600 for the year for a single person.

Kansas City cost of living score
83.3
Less expensive
16.7% lower
than the US average
0.2% higher
than the Kansas average
Kansas City, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.7% lower than the U.S. average and 0.2% lower than the average for Kansas.

Kansas City, KS

Housing costs in Kansas City?
A typical home costs $163,900, which is 51.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.6% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kansas City costs $1,150 per month, which is 19.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.7% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Kansas City?
To live comfortably in Kansas City, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $39,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kansas City?
Kansas City, Kansas presents housing options that fit almost any budget; median house prices sit around $139K while rent per month for a single bedroom generally runs close to $800 - 1,000 based on area or building type selected. Essential goods such as food and utilities can typically be found within American standards whereas tax rates remain relatively low throughout much of Wyandotte County due in large part to its status as an incorporated city west of downtown Kansas City
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesKansas CityKansasUnited States
  83.383.1100.0
  93.993100
  102.3103.9100.0
  50.560.8100.0
  $163,900$194,100$338,100
  100.3104.4100
  91.279.3100.0
  90.094.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Avoid living in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte Co.) by all means! We made the mistake of moving to this dump. High crime, high unemployment, murders daily, dilapidated  More

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Over 10 years ago

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Over 10 years ago

nice weather if you like changing  More

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