salaryColumbus is 4% 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
$1,314
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$138
👥 People living there
203,711
510,612
Commute to work
20.9 min
21.7 min
College degree
30.5%
38.4%
Own their home
50.8%
55.4%
Below poverty line
19%
14.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $36,080 | +73% in Kansas City |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $76,150 | +61% in Kansas City |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $76,860 | +52% in Kansas City |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $61,810 | +37% in Kansas City |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $62,680 | +34% in Kansas City |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $134,640 | +29% in Kansas City |
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $98,860 | +27% in Kansas City |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $60,170 | +26% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,535 in Kansas City.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $62,182 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $74,596 in Kansas City, 16% more in Kansas City.