Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Kansas City is 11% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $67,067 in Kansas City.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Missouri salaries · Utah salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Kansas City has a housing index of 80 while Provo sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Kansas City costs $220,000 compared to $380,000 in Provo, a difference of $160,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Kansas City versus $1,300 in Provo.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Kansas City scores 97 while Provo scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Kansas City (96) are lower than Provo (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Kansas City is $57,478 compared to $51,048 in Provo. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Kansas City.
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