salaryKansas City is 6% 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
$1,932
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$138
👥 People living there
979,539
510,612
Commute to work
23.7 min
21.7 min
College degree
59.6%
38.4%
Own their home
43.4%
55.4%
Below poverty line
12%
14.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $36,080 | +32% in Kansas City |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $76,860 | +27% in Kansas City |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $62,960 | -23% in Kansas City |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $90,490 | -23% in Kansas City |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $61,810 | +23% in Kansas City |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $76,150 | +21% in Kansas City |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $83,040 | -15% in Kansas City |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $134,640 | -12% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $56,621 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $74,596 in Kansas City, 35% more in Austin.