Zip 64124 (Kansas City, MO) Cost of Living


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Kansas City cost of living score
88.4
Less expensive
11.6% lower
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the Missouri average
Kansas City (zip 64124), Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.6% lower than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for Missouri.

Zip 64124 (Kansas City, MO)

Housing costs in Kansas City?
A typical home costs $116,400, which is 65.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.2% less expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kansas City costs $910 per month, which is 4.2% cheaper than the national average of $950 and 27.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,160.

Can I afford Kansas City?
To live comfortably in Kansas City (zip 64124), Missouri, a minimum annual income of $22,320 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kansas City?
The cost of living in 64124 Kansas City, MO is very reasonable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index is 79.86 which is slightly lower than the U.S. average of 100. The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in the area is around $800 per month while a 3 bedroom can range from $1200-$1700 per month depending on location and amenities. Transportation costs are also quite reasonable with an all-day pass on public transit only costing around $3-$4. Groceries and dining out are also very affordable, with a meal at a inexpensive restaurant costing roughly $10-15 and basic necessities such as milk or bread only costing around $2-3 per item.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKansas CityMissouriUnited States
  88.485.6100.0
  91.694.9100
  102.3104.3100.0
  37.666.5100.0
  $116,400$212,300$338,100
  101.5%98.5%100.0%
  90.786.2100.0
  92.285.6100.0

   100=National Average

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