salaryKansas City is 3% 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
$1,397
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$138
👥 People living there
276,854
510,612
Commute to work
19.9 min
21.7 min
College degree
31.2%
38.4%
Own their home
43%
55.4%
Below poverty line
26%
14.6%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Kansas City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $36,080 | -23% in Kansas City |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $62,960 | -22% in Kansas City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $61,060 | -20% in Kansas City |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $60,770 | -18% in Kansas City |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $83,040 | -16% in Kansas City |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $92,750 | +12% in Kansas City |
| Operations Manager | $103,280 | $90,490 | -12% in Kansas City |
| Cashier | $33,850 | $30,700 | -9% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $57,934 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $74,596 in Kansas City, 28% more in Kansas City.