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Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 5.7% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 16% (86.6 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $79,550 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Raleigh | Kansas City vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 98.2 | -5.7% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 96.6 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 103.5 | -16.3% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 89.0 | +0.1% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 98.2 | -4.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 97.0 | -4.1% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Raleigh | $53,033 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Raleigh | $106,066 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Raleigh | $159,100 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.