ZIP Code 64117

In ZIP code 64117, near Kansas City, homes carry a median value of $186,900, and the county's 1.07% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $2,000 a year for a house at that price. With median household income at $59,601, that bill equals about 3.4% of annual earnings, a share many owners can absorb without strain. Per-capita income sits at $29,927, so single earners may feel the pinch more sharply. Add the 8.72% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living here reflects both the housing market's pricing and the taxes that come with it.