salaryKansas City is 20% 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
$3,180
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$138
👥 People living there
228,295
510,612
Commute to work
30.3 min
21.7 min
College degree
63.9%
38.4%
Own their home
60.8%
55.4%
Below poverty line
5.2%
14.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont 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 | Fremont | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $83,040 | -56% in Kansas City |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $62,960 | -52% in Kansas City |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $60,770 | -47% in Kansas City |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $72,580 | -41% in Kansas City |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $130,760 | -40% in Kansas City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $61,060 | -40% in Kansas City |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $90,490 | -40% in Kansas City |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $92,750 | -37% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $48,027 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $74,596 in Kansas City, 162% more in Fremont.