Quick answer
Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 1.5% less expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 9% (86.6 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $76,118 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Cleveland | Kansas City vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 93.9 | -1.5% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 93.6 | +0.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 79.4 | +9.1% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 96.0 | -7.2% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 98.9 | -5.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 92.6 | +0.6% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Cleveland | $50,746 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Cleveland | $101,491 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Cleveland | $152,237 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.