Lee'S Summit, MO
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$63,979
across all roles
Cost Index
89
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,326/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Lee'S Summit?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.69× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 89 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,586/mo, Lee'S Summit is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
89
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,326
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,586
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$56,167
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.69×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Lee'S Summit
By gross annual salary
- $201,212
- $200,186
- $198,790
- $195,248
- $193,084
- $193,073
- $191,115
- $188,315
- $181,168
- $178,952
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,934/mo
- $9,872/mo
- $9,787/mo
- $9,572/mo
- $9,440/mo
- $9,439/mo
- $9,320/mo
- $9,150/mo
- $8,715/mo
- $8,580/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Lee'S Summit
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.