Kansas City, MO variant. This is a Kansas City, MO-specific version of the Income Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Income Tax Calculator.
Income tax in Kansas City combines federal, MO state, and a 1% city income tax.
Layers of income tax in Kansas City
Kansas City is among the cities that add a local income tax - 1% here - on top of MO state and federal tax. That makes Kansas City one of the higher total-tax jurisdictions in the country.
Combine all layers to find your true marginal rate on the next dollar earned.
About Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, Missouri levies a local earnings tax on residents and people working in the city, in addition to Missouri state taxes.
Kansas City offers relatively affordable home prices for a large metro.
Kansas City's economy spans logistics, finance, and government, with a cost of living below the national average.
Worked example: local tax on $65,835
Kansas City's 1% city tax on $65,835 ≈ $658, before MO state and federal tax.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $245,000
- Median rent: $1,300/mo
- Median household income: $65,835
- Local sales tax: 8.86%
- City income tax: 1%
- Effective property tax rate: 1.27%
- Cost of living index: 90 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kansas City have a local income tax?
Yes - 1%, on top of MO state and federal tax.
What taxes apply to Kansas City residents?
Federal, MO state, and a 1% city income tax.