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Moving to Kansas City, MO

City Overview

Cost of Living

91

Avg Temperature

44°–64°F

State Income Tax

4.8%

Population

508K

Legendary barbecue, a passionate Chiefs fanbase, and a jazz heritage that rivals any city in America. KC is affordable, friendly, and quietly one of the best food cities in the country.

WestportCountry Club PlazaBrooksideRiver MarketWaldo

Average Moving Costs to Kansas City

Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.

FromDistanceFull-ServiceDIY
New York, NY1,094 mi$2,717$4,261$1,407$2,605
Los Angeles, CA1,354 mi$2,797$4,411$1,554$2,789
Chicago, IL412 mi$2,212$3,472$1,021$2,126
Houston, TX647 mi$2,312$3,645$1,153$2,292
Phoenix, AZ1,048 mi$2,560$4,041$1,381$2,574
Philadelphia, PA1,034 mi$2,571$4,055$1,372$2,563
San Antonio, TX705 mi$2,334$3,681$1,187$2,333
San Diego, CA1,334 mi$2,775$4,379$1,542$2,774
Dallas, TX454 mi$2,221$3,488$1,045$2,157
San Jose, CA1,482 mi$2,933$4,617$1,625$2,878

Neighborhoods in Kansas City

Westport

A popular neighborhood in Kansas City, MO for newcomers and residents alike.

Country Club Plaza

A popular neighborhood in Kansas City, MO for newcomers and residents alike.

Brookside

A popular neighborhood in Kansas City, MO for newcomers and residents alike.

River Market

A popular neighborhood in Kansas City, MO for newcomers and residents alike.

Waldo

A popular neighborhood in Kansas City, MO for newcomers and residents alike.

Cost of Living in Kansas City

91

Cost of Living Index

9% below the national average of 100

Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.

Avg 1BR Rent

$1,100/mo

Avg 2BR Rent

$1,350/mo

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