Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 8.1% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 28% (111.0 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $69,367 buys in Kansas City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Kansas City | Atlanta vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 92.5 | +8.1% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 94.1 | +6.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 86.6 | +28.1% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 89.0 | +8.1% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 93.4 | +3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 93.1 | +5.4% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Kansas City | $46,245 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Kansas City | $92,489 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Kansas City | $138,734 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.