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
$1,813
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,752
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$82,311
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$270,800
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,263
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$138
👥 People living there
246,844
510,612
Commute to work
29.7 min
21.7 min
College degree
25.4%
38.4%
Own their home
61.6%
55.4%
Below poverty line
13%
14.6%
Unemployment
4.8%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Garland or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Garland?
About $57,209 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Garland or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $82,311 in Garland and $74,596 in Kansas City, 10% more in Garland.