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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 2.8% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 9% (79.0 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $72,993 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) | St. Louis | Kansas City | St. Louis vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 92.5 | +2.8% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 94.1 | +6.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 86.6 | -8.8% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 89.0 | -21.5% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 93.4 | +5.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 93.1 | -2.2% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Kansas City | $48,662 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Kansas City | $97,324 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Kansas City | $145,985 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.