Cost of Living
Life is better in KC
Quality of life can mean different things to different people, but the one thing that remains the same for everyone is the desire to find a sense of community and belonging. The Kansas City region is home to big city amenities, without the big city price tag: affordable cost of living, low-stress commutes, quality schools and plenty of lifestyle choices.
How KC Compares
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Single Family Home
| KANSAS CITY | $346,600 |
| NASHVILLE | $421,000 |
| BOSTON | $793,400 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | $1,449,000 |
| DENVER | $669,900 |
| U.S. Average | $422,100 |
Median Household Income
| KANSAS CITY | $79,842 |
| NASHVILLE | $84,695 |
| BOSTON | $110,697 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | $127,792 |
| DENVER | $103,055 |
| U.S. Average | $77,719 |
Rent - 1 Bedroom Apartment
| KANSAS CITY | $1,364 |
| NASHVILLE | $2,025 |
| BOSTON | $3,119 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | $3,302 |
| DENVER | $2,087 |
| U.S. Average | $1,759 |
Dinner for Two
| KANSAS CITY | $70 |
| NASHVILLE | $77 |
| BOSTON | $110 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | $120 |
| DENVER | $80 |
| U.S. Average | $75 |
Childcare - Monthly, 1 Child
| KANSAS CITY | $1,075 |
| NASHVILLE | $944 |
| BOSTON | $2,040 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | $2,358 |
| DENVER | $1,730 |
| U.S. Average | $1,102 |
Fitness
| KANSAS CITY | $58 |
| NASHVILLE | $49 |
| BOSTON | $86 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | $95 |
| DENVER | $62 |
| U.S. Average | $46 |
Gasoline per Gallon
| KANSAS CITY | $3.14 |
| NASHVILLE | $3.24 |
| BOSTON | $3.66 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | $5.23 |
| DENVER | $3.33 |
| U.S. Average | $3.63 |
Average Commute Time (Mins)
| KANSAS CITY | 23 |
| NASHVILLE | 28 |
| BOSTON | 31 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | 32 |
| DENVER | 27 |
| U.S. Average | 27 |
Sources: National Association of Realtors, Q2 2024; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2023 ACS 1-Year Estimates; Numbeo, Sept. 2024; U.S. Dept. of Labor, Women’s Bureau, 2023; Brightwheel, 2023
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