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Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 0.1% less expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 1% (86.6 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $75,044 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | New Orleans | Kansas City vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 92.6 | -0.1% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 93.7 | +0.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 86.0 | +0.7% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 71.2 | +25.0% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 95.7 | -2.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 98.2 | -5.3% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in New Orleans | $50,029 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in New Orleans | $100,058 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in New Orleans | $150,088 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.