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Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 6.0% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 39% (120.4 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $70,776 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) | Austin | Kansas City | Austin vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 92.5 | +6.0% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 94.1 | -0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 86.6 | +38.9% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 89.0 | -7.9% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 93.4 | +3.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 93.1 | +7.0% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Kansas City | $47,184 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Kansas City | $94,368 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Kansas City | $141,552 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.