salaryKansas City is 13% 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
$2,087
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$138
👥 People living there
394,432
510,612
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.7 min
College degree
33.6%
38.4%
Own their home
62.4%
55.4%
Below poverty line
11.9%
14.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $62,960 | -38% in Kansas City |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $90,490 | -36% in Kansas City |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $60,770 | -31% in Kansas City |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $72,580 | -27% in Kansas City |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $134,640 | -24% in Kansas City |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $76,860 | +22% in Kansas City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $101,340 | -21% in Kansas City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $61,060 | -21% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $52,491 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $74,596 in Kansas City, 28% more in Aurora.