What is a pro or con of living in Kansas City, Missouricompared to Apple Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 41% cheaper in Kansas City.

What salary do I need to live in Kansas City, Missouri copmared to Apple Valley, California?

A salary of $25,000 in Apple Valley, California could decrease to $20,595 in Kansas City, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

APPLE VALLEY vs. KANSAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Apple Valley, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 17.6% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $20,595 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Apple Valley, California

Apple Valley, CA vs. Kansas City, MO

Compared to Apple Valley, Kansas City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.4% lower

Commute

23.9% lower

Health

18.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Apple Valley, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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