salaryKansas City is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,535
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$164
👥 People living there
510,612
319,758
Commute to work
21.7 min
26.2 min
College degree
38.4%
42.5%
Own their home
55.4%
39.5%
Below poverty line
14.6%
14.7%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $76,860 | $50,820 | -34% in Orlando |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $55,380 | -27% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $45,520 | -25% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $49,750 | -20% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $62,680 | $51,460 | -18% in Orlando |
| Truck Driver | $60,170 | $50,250 | -16% in Orlando |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $100,440 | +11% in Orlando |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,350 | $40,530 | -9% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $65,754 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Orlando?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $78,014 in Orlando, 4% more in Orlando.