salaryKansas City is 9% 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
$1,789
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$138
👥 People living there
545,970
510,612
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.7 min
College degree
25.5%
38.4%
Own their home
50.1%
55.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
14.6%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes.
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $62,960 | -38% in Kansas City |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $83,040 | -34% in Kansas City |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $60,770 | -23% in Kansas City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $61,060 | -23% in Kansas City |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $130,760 | -21% in Kansas City |
| Plumber | $64,400 | $76,150 | +18% in Kansas City |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $139,460 | -18% in Kansas City |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $98,860 | -17% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $54,353 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $74,596 in Kansas City, 3% more in Fresno.