Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 12.9% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 36% (118.2 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $66,427 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) | Baltimore | Kansas City | Baltimore vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 92.5 | +12.9% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 94.1 | +8.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 86.6 | +36.4% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 89.0 | +23.8% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 93.4 | +8.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 93.1 | +14.3% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Kansas City | $44,284 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Kansas City | $88,569 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Kansas City | $132,853 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.