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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Victoria, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Corpus Christi, TX area

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You'd save $35.92/month moving to Kansas City, MO

$150.0K in your current city equals $149.6K in Kansas City, MO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 0.5%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$35.92
Savings
Annual Impact
$431
Per year

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

Victoria, TX

Population:66K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$247K

Kansas City, MO

Population:508K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$257K

Victoria, TX

The Lone Star State

66K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 66K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

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: Victoria, TX vs Kansas City, MO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 14.6%
Victoria, TX
$1,836
Kansas City, MO
$2,105
Difference
$269
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 7.1%
Victoria, TX
$1,730
Kansas City, MO
$1,607
Difference
$123
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 15.7%
Victoria, TX
$525
Kansas City, MO
$607
Difference
$82.19
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 4.7%
Victoria, TX
$1,276
Kansas City, MO
$1,216
Difference
$60.30
less
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 9.2%
Victoria, TX
$490
Kansas City, MO
$535
Difference
$45.25
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 4.7%
Victoria, TX
$906
Kansas City, MO
$949
Difference
$42.81
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

Victoria, TX 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$946
To$1,180
โ†‘ $234
1 Bed
From$955
To$1,280
โ†‘ $325
2 Bed
From$1,191
To$1,460
โ†‘ $269
3 Bed
From$1,428
To$1,900
โ†‘ $472
Victoria, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,130โ€“$1,240/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.

$6,764
Monthly in Victoria, TX
$7,020
Monthly in Kansas City, MO
$256
Difference

Home Values

Victoria
Kansas City
$247K
Median Value
$257K
โ†“ -2.6%
YoY Change
โ†‘ +0.6%
โ†‘ +18%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.2%
$138K - $269K
Price Range
$80K - $587K

Homes in Kansas City are 4% more expensive than Victoria

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $7.9K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$661
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.3%
Rate difference

Victoria, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

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

Victoria, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
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

Victoria
Kansas City
51 Moderate
Air Quality
46 Good
48.6%
Good Air Days
59.3%
97 High
Climate Risk
97 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
52 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
44 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
52 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
44 days

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

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