Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 15.3% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 50% (130.2 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $65,067 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) | Sacramento | Kansas City | Sacramento vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 92.5 | +15.3% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 94.1 | +11.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 86.6 | +50.3% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 89.0 | +69.9% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 93.4 | +7.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 93.1 | +8.8% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Kansas City | $43,378 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Kansas City | $86,756 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Kansas City | $130,135 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.