salaryKansas City is 6% 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
$1,533
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$138
👥 People living there
2,328,253
510,612
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.7 min
College degree
36.6%
38.4%
Own their home
42.1%
55.4%
Below poverty line
19.9%
14.6%
Unemployment
6.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent.
- Pick Kansas City for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $36,080 | +63% in Kansas City |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $76,860 | +30% in Kansas City |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $61,810 | +24% in Kansas City |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $90,490 | -24% in Kansas City |
| Plumber | $61,300 | $76,150 | +24% in Kansas City |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $83,040 | -17% in Kansas City |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $62,960 | -16% in Kansas City |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $134,640 | -15% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $56,298 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $74,596 in Kansas City, 6% more in Kansas City.