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Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 10.8% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 31% (113.1 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $67,679 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) | Philadelphia | Kansas City | Philadelphia vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 92.5 | +10.8% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 94.1 | +2.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 86.6 | +30.6% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 89.0 | +28.5% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 93.4 | +10.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 93.1 | +14.3% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Kansas City | $45,119 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Kansas City | $90,238 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Kansas City | $135,357 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.