salaryKansas City is 5% 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
$1,797
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$138
👥 People living there
291,467
510,612
Commute to work
22.3 min
21.7 min
College degree
57.3%
38.4%
Own their home
52.3%
55.4%
Below poverty line
11.7%
14.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $60,770 | +58% in Kansas City |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $76,860 | +30% in Kansas City |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $76,150 | +27% in Kansas City |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $72,580 | -22% in Kansas City |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $90,490 | -21% in Kansas City |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $61,810 | +20% in Kansas City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $61,060 | +19% in Kansas City |
| Truck Driver | $53,280 | $60,170 | +13% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $56,908 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $74,596 in Kansas City, 18% more in Durham.