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Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 8.3% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 30% (86.6 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $81,747 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Salt Lake City | Kansas City vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 100.9 | -8.3% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 96.4 | -2.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 123.3 | -29.7% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 79.0 | +12.7% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 99.0 | -5.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 98.5 | -5.5% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Salt Lake City | $54,498 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Salt Lake City | $108,996 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Salt Lake City | $163,494 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.