Kansas City, MO
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$64,452
across all roles
Cost Index
84
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,230/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Kansas City?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.74× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 84 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,663/mo, Kansas City is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
84
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,230
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,663
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$57,920
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.74×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
610
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Kansas City
By gross annual salary
- $235,950
- $228,950
- $210,990
- $206,400
- $195,850
- $189,740
- 7.Dentists$179,080
- $161,350
- $160,500
- $159,120
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $12,096/mo
- $11,670/mo
- $10,577/mo
- $10,298/mo
- $9,656/mo
- $9,285/mo
- 7.Dentists$8,636/mo
- $7,558/mo
- $7,506/mo
- $7,422/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Kansas City
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.