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.
Median Household Income
$69,166
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,238
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$242,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
93.2
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is 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
Average AQI
57.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
48
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,383
Per month
Avg Home Value
$164,333
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Kansas City?
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.
What is the median rent in Kansas City?
The median gross rent in Kansas City is $1,238 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kansas City?
The median household income in Kansas City is $69,166 per year.
What is the median home value in Kansas City?
The median home value in Kansas City is $242,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kansas City?
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.
What are the taxes like in Kansas City?
Tax data for Missouri is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
