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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 21.6% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 72% (148.6 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $61,661 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) | New York | Kansas City | New York vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 92.5 | +21.6% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 94.1 | +17.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 86.6 | +71.5% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 89.0 | +42.7% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 93.4 | +13.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 93.1 | +21.9% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Kansas City | $41,107 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Kansas City | $82,214 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Kansas City | $123,322 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.