Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 6.6% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 21% (104.5 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $70,372 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) | Houston | Kansas City | Houston vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 92.5 | +6.6% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 94.1 | +6.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 86.6 | +20.6% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 89.0 | +7.0% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 93.4 | +2.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 93.1 | +6.8% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Kansas City | $46,915 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Kansas City | $93,829 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Kansas City | $140,744 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.