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Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 90.4 in Oklahoma City, OK in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 2.4% more expensive than Oklahoma City; housing rents differ by 17% (86.6 vs 73.9). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $73,270 buys in Oklahoma City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Oklahoma City | Kansas City vs Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 90.4 | +2.4% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 93.8 | +0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 73.9 | +17.3% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 74.1 | +20.2% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 95.5 | -2.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 92.8 | +0.3% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Oklahoma City | $48,846 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Oklahoma City | $97,693 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Oklahoma City | $146,539 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.