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
108%
Cost of Living Index 200 vs 96
108% higher than Kansas City
Population 413
48%
Cost of Living Index 143 vs 96
48% higher than Kansas City
Population 2,316
37%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 96
37% higher than Kansas City
Population 2,805
34%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 96
34% higher than Kansas City
Population 1,175
22%
Cost of Living Index 118 vs 96
22% higher than Kansas City
Population 1,858
22%
Cost of Living Index 118 vs 96
22% higher than Kansas City
Population 827
20%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 96
20% higher than Kansas City
Population 1,559
16%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 96
16% higher than Kansas City
Population 1,479
16%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 96
16% higher than Kansas City
Population 1,581
15%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 96
15% higher than Kansas City
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