Kansas City, Missouri has an overall cost of living index of 93.2, which is 6.8 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,238 per month, while the typical home is valued around $242,900. Households earn a median of $69,166 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 57. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$69,166
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,238
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$242,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
93.2
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
93.2
Goods
96.6
Rents / Housing
88.0
Services
91.4
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $115,530 |
| Registered Nurse | $85,540 |
| Elementary Teacher | $57,970 |
| Electrician | $74,310 |
| Accountant | $86,120 |
| Plumber | $75,650 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $158,160 |
| Civil Engineer | $99,920 |
| Operations Manager | $110,500 |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,740 |
| Health Services Manager | $126,340 |
| Truck Driver | $59,520 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $107,150 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
510,612
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Census ACS
57.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
59
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,188
Per month
Avg Home Value
$224,893
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 64012 | — | $1,182 | $192,000 |
| ZIP 64053 | — | $942 | $73,300 |
| ZIP 64055 | — | $1,052 | $162,200 |
| ZIP 64064 | — | $1,369 | $347,100 |
| ZIP 64068 | — | $1,019 | $249,600 |
| ZIP 64079 | — | $1,305 | $284,100 |
| ZIP 64081 | — | $1,366 | $311,600 |
| ZIP 64082 | — | $1,737 | $365,000 |
| ZIP 64101 | — | $1,141 | — |
| ZIP 64102 | — | — | — |
Showing top 10 of 59 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
29°F
July Avg
78°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.7
poor
Hospitals
9
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.0%
Kansas City has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 93.2. The US national average is 100, so Kansas City is 6.8 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Kansas City is $1,238 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Kansas City is $69,166 per year.
The median home value in Kansas City is $242,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Kansas City has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 57.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Missouri is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
