Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 23.4% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 80% (155.6 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $60,801 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) | Miami | Kansas City | Miami vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 92.5 | +23.4% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 94.1 | +10.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 86.6 | +79.5% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 89.0 | +9.2% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 93.4 | +16.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 93.1 | +14.4% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Kansas City | $40,534 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Kansas City | $81,068 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Kansas City | $121,602 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.