salaryKansas City is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,535
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$141
👥 People living there
510,612
229,359
Commute to work
21.7 min
21.7 min
College degree
38.4%
45.6%
Own their home
55.4%
43.5%
Below poverty line
14.6%
18.2%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Richmond for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $76,860 | $61,350 | -20% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $108,670 | +20% in Richmond |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $61,480 | -19% in Richmond |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $51,870 | -16% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $93,580 | +13% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,580 | $81,660 | +13% in Richmond |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,750 | $104,250 | +12% in Richmond |
| Civil Engineer | $98,860 | $91,300 | -8% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $63,446 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Richmond?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $69,657 in Richmond, 7% more in Kansas City.