Kansas City, Missouri vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 59.8% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $103,896 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Salinas
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Kansas City, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  40.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher