Quick answer
Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 7.0% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 21% (86.6 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $80,625 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Jacksonville | Kansas City vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 99.5 | -7.0% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 96.2 | -2.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 109.8 | -21.1% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 87.5 | +1.7% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 98.9 | -5.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 99.6 | -6.5% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Jacksonville | $53,750 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Jacksonville | $107,500 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Jacksonville | $161,250 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.