Berkeley, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 63.1% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $25,820 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Berkeley, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower