Cost of living in Lee's Summit

In Lee's Summit, United States, a single person typically needs around $2042 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $5220 monthly.

How expensive is Lee's Summit compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Lee's Summit is 43% more expensive overall.

How does Lee's Summit compare to your city?

Lee's Summit is 44% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Lee's Summit is, on average, 53% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Lee's Summit?

Who is Lee's Summit a good fit for?

Lee's Summit tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Lee's Summit so expensive?

The primary driver of expense in Lee's Summit is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Lee's Summit?

Yes, food costs are 25% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Lee's Summit?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 33% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2042 $
Without Rent
807 $
Rent & Utilities
1234 $
Food
596 $
Transport
50 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3785 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
101.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 18.6 $
Dinner 75.2 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.71 $
Capuccino 4.95 $
Coke, 330ml 2.66 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.1 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.26 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.05 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.37 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.8 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.7 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.46 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.09 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.12 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.55 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.75 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.74 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.34 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.61 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.82 $
Cigarette pack 8.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.09 $
Monthly Pass 46.6 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.95 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 120 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.41 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.85 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.37 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.87 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 117 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 178 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 64.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,032 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,295 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,135 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,205 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,296 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,027 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,785 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.54%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 54.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.4 $
Haircut 18.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 97.7 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 951 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 24,417 $

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Lee's Summit vs St. George's (St. George's is 48% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Grenville (Grenville is 48% less expensive)
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Lee's Summit vs Roseau (Roseau is 51% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 44% less expensive)
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Lee's Summit vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 52% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 51% less expensive)
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Lee's Summit vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 51% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Mixco (Mixco is 69% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Coban (Coban is 55% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 62% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 56% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 56% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 57% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 57% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Flores (Flores is 58% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 61% less expensive)
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Lee's Summit vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 59% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 49% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Choloma (Choloma is 71% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 68% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 57% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 58% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 65% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 65% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Yoro (Yoro is 64% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs La Lima (La Lima is 57% less expensive)
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Lee's Summit vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 61% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 49% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 62% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Higuey (Higuey is 62% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs La Vega (La Vega is 72% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 59% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 64% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 74% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 69% less expensive) Lee's Summit vs Bonao (Bonao is 73% less expensive)
Nicaragua
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