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
$2,246
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$138
👥 People living there
219,304
510,612
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.7 min
College degree
67.5%
38.4%
Own their home
65.9%
55.4%
Below poverty line
3.6%
14.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $2,246 in Frisco.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Frisco?
About $57,209 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $74,596 in Kansas City, 117% more in Frisco.