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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Oshkosh, WI โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Milwaukee, WI area

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You'd save $64.78/month moving to Kansas City, MO

$150.0K in your current city equals $149.2K in Kansas City, MO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 0.9%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$64.78
Savings
Annual Impact
$777
Per year

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

Oshkosh, WI

Population:66K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$220K

Kansas City, MO

Population:508K
Cost Index:99
Median Home:$257K

Oshkosh, WI

The Badger State

66K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Wisconsin, this city has a population of 66K 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: Oshkosh, WI vs Kansas City, MO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 21.9%
Oshkosh, WI
$1,727
Kansas City, MO
$2,105
Difference
$378
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 13.4%
Oshkosh, WI
$1,404
Kansas City, MO
$1,216
Difference
$188
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 15.4%
Oshkosh, WI
$718
Kansas City, MO
$607
Difference
$111
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 5.5%
Oshkosh, WI
$508
Kansas City, MO
$535
Difference
$27.92
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†“ 0.9%
Oshkosh, WI
$958
Kansas City, MO
$949
Difference
$8.85
less
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 0.2%
Oshkosh, WI
$1,603
Kansas City, MO
$1,607
Difference
$3.81
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Oshkosh, WI 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$738
To$1,180
โ†‘ $442
1 Bed
From$746
To$1,280
โ†‘ $534
2 Bed
From$967
To$1,460
โ†‘ $493
3 Bed
From$1,297
To$1,900
โ†‘ $603
Oshkosh, WIZIP-level data

1BR range: $800โ€“$890/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.

$6,917
Monthly in Oshkosh, WI
$7,020
Monthly in Kansas City, MO
$103
Difference

Home Values

Oshkosh
Kansas City
$220K
Median Value
$257K
โ†‘ +5.8%
YoY Change
โ†‘ +0.6%
โ†‘ +42.8%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.2%
$215K - $348K
Price Range
$80K - $587K

Homes in Kansas City are 17% more expensive than Oshkosh

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $921
Per year
Monthly Difference
$76.74
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.6%
Rate difference

Oshkosh, WI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Wisconsin State Tax
Effective: 5.9%
$8.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.6%
$45.9K
Take-Home Pay
$8,678/month
$104.1K

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

Oshkosh, WI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:5.6%
Property Tax:1.8%

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

Oshkosh
Kansas City
43 Good
Air Quality
46 Good
68.6%
Good Air Days
59.3%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
44 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
13 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
44 days

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

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