Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 11.6% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 40% (121.2 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $67,180 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) | Phoenix | Kansas City | Phoenix vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 92.5 | +11.6% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 94.1 | +1.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 86.6 | +39.9% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 89.0 | +4.8% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 93.4 | +11.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 93.1 | +13.6% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Kansas City | $44,786 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Kansas City | $89,573 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Kansas City | $134,359 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.