Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Below the national average, a Midwest value split across two states.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 92
Median 2BR rent: $1,400/mo
Housing: 88 vs 100
Groceries: 95 vs 100
Utilities: 102 vs 100
Transportation: 96 vs 100
Healthcare: 95 vs 100
Kansas City offers barbecue, fountains, and an underrated arts scene at below-average costs. The Missouri-Kansas state line affects taxes and schools depending on where you land.