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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Carrollton, GA โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Atlanta, GA area

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You'd save $528/month moving to Kansas City, MO

$150.0K in your current city equals $143.7K in Kansas City, MO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 7.0%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$528
Savings
Annual Impact
$6.3K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Carrollton, GA

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$279K

Kansas City, MO

Population:508K
Cost Index:93
Median Home:$257K

Carrollton, GA

The Peach State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Georgia, this city has a population of 28K residents.

Kansas City, MO

The Show-Me State

508K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, this city has a population of 508K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Carrollton, GA vs Kansas City, MO

๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 8.6%
Carrollton, GA
$1,758
Kansas City, MO
$1,607
Difference
$151
less
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 8.1%
Carrollton, GA
$1,323
Kansas City, MO
$1,216
Difference
$107
less
๐Ÿ Housing
โ†“ 2.4%
Carrollton, GA
$2,158
Kansas City, MO
$2,105
Difference
$52.72
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 7.9%
Carrollton, GA
$563
Kansas City, MO
$607
Difference
$44.65
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 3.5%
Carrollton, GA
$917
Kansas City, MO
$949
Difference
$32.48
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 4.2%
Carrollton, GA
$559
Kansas City, MO
$535
Difference
$23.29
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Kansas City, MO: Kansas City Earnings Tax$1,500/yr (1.0%)

Carrollton, GA has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$889
To$1,180
โ†‘ $291
1 Bed
From$932
To$1,280
โ†‘ $348
2 Bed
From$1,021
To$1,460
โ†‘ $439
3 Bed
From$1,227
To$1,900
โ†‘ $673
Carrollton, GAZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,180โ€“$1,220/mo

Kansas City, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $900โ€“$1,800/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$7,277
Monthly in Carrollton, GA
$7,020
Monthly in Kansas City, MO
$257
Difference

Home Values

Carrollton
Kansas City
$279K
Median Value
$257K
โ†“ -1.4%
YoY Change
โ†‘ +0.6%
โ†‘ +41.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.2%
$277K - $281K
Price Range
$80K - $587K

Homes in Kansas City are 8% less expensive than Carrollton

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $524
Per year
Monthly Difference
$43.63
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.3%
Rate difference

Carrollton, GA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Georgia State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.5K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.5K
Take-Home Pay
$8,711/month
$104.5K

Kansas City, MO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Missouri State Tax
Effective: 5.3%
$7.9K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.0%
$44.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,755/month
$105.1K

Additional Tax Information

Carrollton, GA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.3%
Property Tax:0.9%

Kansas City, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Carrollton
Kansas City
50 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
50.8%
Good Air Days
59.3%
96 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
44 days
โ–ฒ+2.7ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
28 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
44 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Georgia and Missouri on TaxTakeHome.com

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