For most of us, living in these high end Kansas City neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Missouri. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kansas City for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 761
113%
Cost of Living Index 196 vs 92
113% higher than Kansas City
Population 413
51%
Cost of Living Index 138 vs 92
51% higher than Kansas City
Population 2,316
38%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 92
38% higher than Kansas City
Population 2,805
36%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 92
36% higher than Kansas City
Population 1,175
32%
Cost of Living Index 121 vs 92
32% higher than Kansas City
Population 827
27%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 92
27% higher than Kansas City
Population 1,559
25%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 92
25% higher than Kansas City
Population 1,581
24%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 92
24% higher than Kansas City
Population 4,599
24%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 92
24% higher than Kansas City
Population 1,858
23%
Cost of Living Index 113 vs 92
23% higher than Kansas City
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