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Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 97.9 in Richmond, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 5.4% less expensive than Richmond; housing rents differ by 13% (86.6 vs 99.1). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $79,307 buys in Richmond, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Richmond | Kansas City vs Richmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 97.9 | -5.4% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 96.8 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 99.1 | -12.6% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 89.2 | -0.2% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 98.6 | -5.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 98.1 | -5.1% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Richmond | $52,872 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Richmond | $105,743 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Richmond | $158,615 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.