salaryKansas City is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Kansas City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$138
👥 People living there
397,742
510,612
Commute to work
26.6 min
21.7 min
College degree
32.6%
38.4%
Own their home
54.3%
55.4%
Below poverty line
12.9%
14.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $36,080 | +49% in Kansas City |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $62,960 | -32% in Kansas City |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $76,860 | +30% in Kansas City |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $61,810 | +27% in Kansas City |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $76,150 | +24% in Kansas City |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $134,640 | -20% in Kansas City |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $90,490 | -18% in Kansas City |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $83,040 | -18% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $53,861 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $74,596 in Kansas City, 9% more in Arlington.