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Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 13.9% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 44% (125.1 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $65,838 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) | Portland | Kansas City | Portland vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 92.5 | +13.9% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 94.1 | +11.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 86.6 | +44.4% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 89.0 | +20.1% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 93.4 | +7.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 93.1 | +6.1% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Kansas City | $43,892 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Kansas City | $87,784 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Kansas City | $131,676 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.