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Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 22.7% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 97% (170.4 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $61,116 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) | Los Angeles | Kansas City | Los Angeles vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 92.5 | +22.7% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 94.1 | +13.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 86.6 | +96.7% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 89.0 | +78.1% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 93.4 | +11.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 93.1 | +21.8% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Kansas City | $40,744 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Kansas City | $81,488 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Kansas City | $122,232 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.