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Learn more about average salaries, cost of living, and expenses in the Kansas City region.

Salaries

  • Yearly: $39,000-$45,000
  • Mean Salary: $42,000  (monthly - $3,500)
  • Taxes (based off mean salary): $631.41
  • Health insurance (Average): $300
  • Monthly take-home pay: $2,234.59

Benefits

  • Health benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision care
  • Referral-free access to doctors
  • Routine preventative care
  • Health spending accounts
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
  • Family-planning services
  • Vaccinations (e.g., flu shots)
  • Life insurance
  • Long- and short-term disabilities
  • Retirement benefits

Moving Costs

  • Deposit: 1 month's rent
  • Moving costs: Storage for one month is $60
  • U-Haul: $150, 3-day rental for out-of-town moving

Rent & Utilities

  • Rent: $1,200.00 (850 sqft. apartment average cost)
    Cost greatly varies by floor plan and amenities.
  • Utilities: Average $153 (Shared $78)

Living Expenses

  • Food: $120/Monthly 
  • Transportation: $100/Monthly
  • Health Insurance: $300/Monthly
  • Utilities: $158 (single)/Monthly 

Transportation

Most corps members find that a car is required to get around.