Cost of living comparison
compared to
United States vs. Kansas City Cost of Living Summary
United States is 2.2% more expensive than Kansas City.
- Restaurants
-
pay 8.3% less in United States
- Groceries
-
pay 1.3% less in United States
- Transportation
-
pay 15.0% more in United States
- Housing
-
pay 20.1% more in United States
- Childcare
-
pay 10.0% less in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.0% more in United States
- Clothing
-
pay 10.3% less in United States
The cost of housing, transportation, and entertainment and sports in United States are more expensive than in Kansas City. Expenses including clothing, childcare, restaurants, and groceries are lower in United States.
United States vs. Kansas City Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United States instead of Kansas City, you would:
pay 8.3% less for restaurants
|
Kansas City
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$22.63
|
$19.45
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.39
|
$11.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.61
|
$2.56
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.15
|
$2.00
|
|
Kansas City vs. United States - Cost of restaurants
pay 1.3% less for groceries
|
Kansas City
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.61
|
$3.56
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.45
|
$6.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.76
|
$3.97
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.74
|
$4.27
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.67
|
$5.41
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.77
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.65
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.97
|
$2.04
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
|
$2.21
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.76
|
$1.38
|
|
Kansas City vs. United States - Cost of groceries
pay 15.0% more for transportation
|
Kansas City
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.93
|
$3.41
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.85
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,222.74
|
$32,336.38
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.44
|
$17.61
|
|
Kansas City vs. United States - Cost of transportation
pay 20.1% more for housing
|
Kansas City
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$57.86
|
$68.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,310.00
|
$1,664.59
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,049.00
|
$1,416.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$151.55
|
$150.19
|
|
Kansas City vs. United States - Cost of housing
pay 10.0% less for childcare
|
Kansas City
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,392.82
|
$1,387.27
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,840.00
|
$23,196.46
|
|
Kansas City vs. United States - Cost of childcare
pay 10.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Kansas City
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.00
|
$5.84
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.47
|
$5.15
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.14
|
$9.90
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.00
|
$51.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.00
|
$13.64
|
|
Kansas City vs. United States - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 10.3% less for clothing
|
Kansas City
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$56.67
|
$51.08
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.00
|
$41.81
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$102.00
|
$87.56
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$138.33
|
$112.04
|
|
Kansas City vs. United States - Cost of clothing
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