salaryKansas City is 8% 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
$1,999
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$138
👥 People living there
505,268
510,612
Commute to work
26.5 min
21.7 min
College degree
59.2%
38.4%
Own their home
46.4%
55.4%
Below poverty line
16.9%
14.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $36,080 | +95% in Kansas City |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $76,860 | +31% in Kansas City |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $76,150 | +30% in Kansas City |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $60,770 | +28% in Kansas City |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $61,810 | +22% in Kansas City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $61,060 | -20% in Kansas City |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $133,350 | +19% in Kansas City |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $90,490 | -19% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $55,494 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $74,596 in Kansas City, 24% more in Atlanta.