Quick answer
Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 92.2 in Memphis, TN in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 0.4% more expensive than Memphis; housing rents differ by 9% (86.6 vs 79.8). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $74,705 buys in Memphis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Memphis | Kansas City vs Memphis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 92.2 | +0.4% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 96.2 | -2.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 79.8 | +8.6% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 74.1 | +20.2% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 95.4 | -2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 94.2 | -1.2% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Memphis | $49,803 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Memphis | $99,607 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Memphis | $149,410 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.