How much does it cost to commute in Kansas City?
In the Kansas City metro area, households spend about 42.0% of income on the combined cost of housing and transportation, with transportation alone accounting for roughly 19.0% of income — about $14,976 per year for a typical household. (Source: CNT Housing + Transportation Affordability Index, area-median-income household.)
Driving downtown means paying about $11.99 a day to park (median of 15 sampled garages). The region has 1 priced toll facility, with rates from $22.72 to $22.72. On a simple daily round-trip basis from the data here, the lowest-cost option is driving and parking at about $57.43 per day.
Cost by mode in Kansas City
Daily round-trip cost, lowest first. All figures.
| Mode | Daily round trip | How it's priced |
|---|---|---|
| Drive (park + toll)Cheapest | $57.43 | downtown parking $11.99/day + 2 x lowest priced toll ($22.72) |
Toll roads near Kansas City
1 priced toll facility, rates from $22.72 to $22.72.
| Facility | Operator | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike (Full Length) | Kansas Turnpike Authority | $22.72 |
Downtown parking
Housing + Transportation affordability
The widely cited affordability benchmark is 45% for housing + transportation combined. Source: CNT H+T Index (AMI household). Typical household drives 18,078 miles/yr.
The numbers above are metro-wide medians. Enter your real origin and destination to compare drive, transit, park-and-ride, bike, and Uber by actual dollars — gas, tolls, parking, and fares included.
Frequently asked questions
How much is daily parking in downtown Kansas City?
Downtown Kansas City parking costs about $11.99 per day, or $115.88 per month for a reserved spot, based on 15 sampled garages.
What are the toll roads near Kansas City and what do they cost?
The Kansas City region has 1 priced toll facilities. The highest-rate facility is Kansas Turnpike (Full Length) (Kansas Turnpike Authority) at $22.72. Rates across the region run from $22.72 to $22.72.
What share of income goes to housing and transportation in Kansas City?
In the Kansas City metro, a typical household spends about 42.0% of income on housing and transportation combined, with 19.0% on transportation alone — roughly $14,976 per year. The widely cited affordability benchmark is 45% for H+T combined.