Carson, California vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 44.7% cheaper than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $41,455 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Carson, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower