salaryKansas City is 15% 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
$2,666
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$138
👥 People living there
236,254
510,612
Commute to work
26.2 min
21.7 min
College degree
77.1%
38.4%
Own their home
41.3%
55.4%
Below poverty line
7.4%
14.6%
Unemployment
3.3%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $90,490 | -42% in Kansas City |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $134,640 | -31% in Kansas City |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $62,960 | -25% in Kansas City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $61,060 | -23% in Kansas City |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $92,750 | -22% in Kansas City |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $80,040 | -22% in Kansas City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $36,080 | -22% in Kansas City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $101,340 | -20% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $50,995 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $74,596 in Kansas City, 105% more in Arlington.