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.
Average Moving Costs to Kansas City
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,094 mi | $2,717–$4,261 | $1,407–$2,605 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,354 mi | $2,797–$4,411 | $1,554–$2,789 |
| Chicago, IL | 412 mi | $2,212–$3,472 | $1,021–$2,126 |
| Houston, TX | 647 mi | $2,312–$3,645 | $1,153–$2,292 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,048 mi | $2,560–$4,041 | $1,381–$2,574 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 1,034 mi | $2,571–$4,055 | $1,372–$2,563 |
| San Antonio, TX | 705 mi | $2,334–$3,681 | $1,187–$2,333 |
| San Diego, CA | 1,334 mi | $2,775–$4,379 | $1,542–$2,774 |
| Dallas, TX | 454 mi | $2,221–$3,488 | $1,045–$2,157 |
| San Jose, CA | 1,482 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
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
Moving to Kansas City from These Cities
From New York, NY
1,094 miles
Full-Service
$2,717–$4,261
From Los Angeles, CA
1,354 miles
Full-Service
$2,797–$4,411
From Chicago, IL
412 miles
Full-Service
$2,212–$3,472
From Houston, TX
647 miles
Full-Service
$2,312–$3,645
From Phoenix, AZ
1,048 miles
Full-Service
$2,560–$4,041
From Philadelphia, PA
1,034 miles
Full-Service
$2,571–$4,055
From San Antonio, TX
705 miles
Full-Service
$2,334–$3,681
From San Diego, CA
1,334 miles
Full-Service
$2,775–$4,379
From Dallas, TX
454 miles
Full-Service
$2,221–$3,488
From San Jose, CA
1,482 miles
Full-Service
$2,933–$4,617
From Austin, TX
636 miles
Full-Service
$2,335–$3,674
From Jacksonville, FL
950 miles
Full-Service
$2,488–$3,930