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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Raytown, MO — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Kansas City, MO area

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You'd spend $1.7K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $170.0K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Kansas City, MO-KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 22.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,669
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$20.0K
Per year

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

Raytown, MO

Population:29K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$199K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:122
Median Home:$414K

Raytown, MO

The Show-Me State

29K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Missouri, this city has a population of 29K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Raytown, MO vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 56.9%
Raytown, MO
$1,777
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$1,012
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 30.6%
Raytown, MO
$1,140
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$349
more
📦Other
↑ 11.3%
Raytown, MO
$1,507
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$170
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 4.8%
Raytown, MO
$919
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$43.94
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 8.2%
Raytown, MO
$519
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$42.58
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 0.1%
Raytown, MO
$588
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$0.57
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$817
To$1,390
↑ $573
1 Bed
From$893
To$1,510
↑ $617
2 Bed
From$1,012
To$1,750
↑ $738
3 Bed
From$1,319
To$2,330
↑ $1,011
Raytown, MOZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,110–$1,130/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 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.

$6,450
Monthly in Raytown, MO
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,618
Difference

Home Values

Raytown
Phoenix
$199K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +0.1%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +39.6%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$194K - $203K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 108% more expensive than Raytown

Calculate payment - RaytownCalculate payment - Phoenix

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $2.7K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$225
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.8%
Rate difference

Raytown, 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

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Raytown, MO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.0%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 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

Raytown
Phoenix
46 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
59.3%
Good Air Days
9%
97 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Missouri and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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