Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 20.1% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 75% (151.3 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $62,454 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) | Seattle | Kansas City | Seattle vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 92.5 | +20.1% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 94.1 | +10.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 86.6 | +74.6% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 89.0 | +4.2% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 93.4 | +14.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 93.1 | +17.2% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Kansas City | $41,636 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Kansas City | $83,272 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Kansas City | $124,908 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.