🇺🇸 MO, United States · #172 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kansas City

6.6% below the United States average

Ranked #172 of 538 cities · More expensive than 68% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Kansas City

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,354/mo USD 1,002/mo 26%
3-Bedroom USD 2,624/mo USD 1,668/mo 26%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-6.6% Average
Rent
-12.3% Affordable
Groceries
-9.2% Affordable
Restaurants
+4.0% Average
Purchasing Power
+6.9% Average

Living in Kansas City: What to Expect

Kansas City is average by global standards (ranked #172 of 538 cities). It is 6.6% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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