salaryKansas City is 7% 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
$1,887
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$138
👥 People living there
179,898
510,612
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.7 min
College degree
38.5%
38.4%
Own their home
66.4%
55.4%
Below poverty line
9.5%
14.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,549 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $74,596 in Kansas City, 35% more in Aurora.