Kansas City, Missouri vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 52.2% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $152,218 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Kansas City, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher