How expensive is Kansas City compared to the rest of United States?

Kansas City ranks #114 out of 577 cities globally. It is 8.5% cheaper than the United States average, based on 82 cities. The rent index is 31.6 and local purchasing power is 148.1.

What is the average rent in Kansas City?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City city centre costs approximately USD 1,395 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,057 (saving 24%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,699.

Is Kansas City affordable to live in?

Kansas City is expensive by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 MO, United States · 2026

Levnadskostnader i Kansas City

8.5% under United States-genomsnittet

Placering #114 av 577 städer · Dyrare än 80.2% av städerna i världen

-8.5%

Levnadskostnader

-23.5%

Hyra

-12.0%

Livsmedel

+2.7%

Köpkraft

Jämfört med United States-genomsnittet · Se United States-ranking →

Hyrespriser i Kansas City

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	USD 1,395/mo	USD 1,057/mo	24%
3 rum	USD 2,699/mo	USD 1,728/mo	36%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Kansas City

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.47	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.87	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$3.23	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$15.35	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$12.84	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$8.02	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$4.62	1 source
Milk (1L)	$1.24	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.13	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.27	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$18.30	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$4.47

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.87

Bread (500g)

$3.23

Local cheese (1kg)

$15.35

Chicken (1kg)

$12.84

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$8.02

Eggs (12)

$4.62

Milk (1L)

$1.24

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.13

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.27

Wine (mid-range)

$18.30

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.50	2 sources
Cappuccino	$7.00	1 source
McMeal	$12.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$21.00	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$109.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.50

Cappuccino

$7.00

McMeal

$12.00

Cheap meal

$21.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$109.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$193.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$62.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$114.43	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$66.03	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$193.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$62.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$114.43

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$66.03

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$14.25	2 sources
Gym membership	$46.34	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$14.25

Gym membership

$46.34

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.77	2 sources
Taxi start	$2.50	1 source
Monthly pass	$53.00	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.77

Taxi start

$2.50

Monthly pass

$53.00

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$243.63	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$243.63

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★★ High Confidence

Kansas City has a cost of living index of 52.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

52.8

Index

Sources

6.8

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

51.1

Expatistan

57.0

LivingCost

50.2

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostnadsindex

Levnadskostnader

-8.5% Affordable

Hyra

-23.5% Very affordable

Livsmedel

-12.0% Affordable

Restauranger

+4.5% Average

Köpkraft

+2.7% Average

Att bo i Kansas City: vad du kan förvänta dig

Kansas City är expensive enligt globala mått (plats #114 av 577 städer). 8.5% billigare än United States-genomsnittet, baserat på 82 städer.

Matvaror är affordable, medan att äta ute är average. Rent erbjuder bäst värde, medan Restaurants är dyrast.

Den lokala köpkraften är stark: invånare har råd med fler varor och tjänster än i de flesta städer.