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Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 97.9 in Virginia Beach, VA in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 5.5% less expensive than Virginia Beach; housing rents differ by 13% (86.6 vs 99.8). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $79,375 buys in Virginia Beach, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | Virginia Beach | Kansas City vs Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 97.9 | -5.5% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 96.8 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 99.8 | -13.2% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 89.6 | -0.6% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 98.6 | -5.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 100.1 | -7.0% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in Virginia Beach | $52,916 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in Virginia Beach | $105,833 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in Virginia Beach | $158,749 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.