Moving from St. Louis to Kansas City?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Kansas City, you'd need to earn:
$72,993/year
▼ $2,007 less than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Kansas City |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $72,993 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,672 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,526 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,058 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$3,255 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $56,482 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -2.7% in Kansas City
- Housing is +9.6% in Kansas City
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~238 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Kansas City
| Your St. Louis Salary | Kansas City Equivalent | Difference | Kansas City Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $38,929 | -$1,071 | $31,664 |
| $50,000 | $48,662 | -$1,338 | $39,027 |
| $60,000 | $58,394 | -$1,606 | $46,390 |
| $75,000 | $72,993 | -$2,007 | $56,482 |
| $100,000 | $97,324 | -$2,676 | $72,455 |
| $150,000 | $145,985 | -$4,015 | $103,848 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Kansas City Compare
Housing (10% more expensive in Kansas City)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Kansas City rents for $1,150/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $300,000 in Kansas City vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%.
Overall Cost of Living
Kansas City's overall cost of living is 2.7% lower than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Kansas City: 92.5.
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