Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 9.6% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 42% (123.4 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $68,437 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) | Orlando | Kansas City | Orlando vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 92.5 | +9.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 94.1 | +2.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 86.6 | +42.4% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 89.0 | -2.1% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 93.4 | +5.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 93.1 | +8.9% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in Kansas City | $45,625 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in Kansas City | $91,249 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in Kansas City | $136,874 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.