Kansas City, Missouri vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 392.4% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $196,951 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1299% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Kansas City, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  392.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,914.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  58.5% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
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  Personal
  3.5% higher
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