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Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 3.4% less expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 7% (86.6 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $77,675 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Buffalo | Kansas City vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 95.8 | -3.4% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 99.7 | -5.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 81.0 | +7.0% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 129.5 | -31.2% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 97.8 | -4.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 97.0 | -4.1% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Buffalo | $51,783 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Buffalo | $103,567 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Buffalo | $155,350 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.