Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 14.3% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 70% (146.9 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $65,613 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) | Denver | Kansas City | Denver vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 92.5 | +14.3% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 94.1 | +7.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 86.6 | +69.6% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 89.0 | -1.3% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 93.4 | +6.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 93.1 | +13.7% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Kansas City | $43,742 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Kansas City | $87,485 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Kansas City | $131,227 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.