salaryKansas City is 8% 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
$1,864
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$138
👥 People living there
252,833
510,612
Commute to work
27.7 min
21.7 min
College degree
24.3%
38.4%
Own their home
57.2%
55.4%
Below poverty line
15.1%
14.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes.
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $55,152 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $74,596 in Kansas City, 6% more in Glendale.