Kansas City, Kansas vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 23.9% more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $99,130 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in California
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. California, MD
Compared to Kansas City, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% higher
      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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher