Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 13.3% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 29% (111.8 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $66,214 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) | Minneapolis | Kansas City | Minneapolis vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 92.5 | +13.3% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 94.1 | +9.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 86.6 | +29.1% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 89.0 | +5.0% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 93.4 | +11.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 93.1 | +10.6% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in Kansas City | $44,143 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in Kansas City | $88,286 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in Kansas City | $132,429 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.