Kennett, MO vs Raytown, MO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kennett is 29% cheaper than Raytown. With a cost index of 59 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kennett to Raytown should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kennett is $600/month compared to $1,213/month in Raytown — a 51% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kennett is more affordable at $103,600 median vs $162,000.

Median household income in Kennett is $53,164 compared to $67,227 in Raytown (-20.9%). The higher salaries in Raytown partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kennett spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Raytown.