Salary Breakdown for Kansas City

The median individual income in Kansas City is $34,710 per year, which works out to approximately $2,893/month or $16.69/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $57,169.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Kansas City's cost of living index is 91 (national average = 100). The median salary of $34,710 in Kansas City has the purchasing power of approximately $38,143 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes significantly further in Kansas City than in most major cities.

Top Employers in Kansas City

  • Cerner
  • Hallmark
  • Sprint/T-Mobile

Major Industries in Kansas City

  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing

How Kansas City Compares to Missouri

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Cost of Living in Kansas City

See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Kansas City page.

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