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Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 0.6% less expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 10% (86.6 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $75,430 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Louisville/Jefferson County | Kansas City vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 93.1 | -0.6% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 96.2 | -2.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 78.6 | +10.3% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 75.0 | +18.8% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 96.8 | -3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 93.2 | -0.1% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $50,287 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $100,574 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $150,861 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.