What is a pro or con of living in West Menlo Park, Californiacompared to Kansas City, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 944% more expensive in West Menlo Park.

What salary do I need to live in West Menlo Park, California copmared to Kansas City, Missouri?

A salary of $45,000 in Kansas City, Missouri should increase to $197,355 in West Menlo Park, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KANSAS CITY vs. WEST MENLO PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Kansas City, Missouri vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Menlo Park, California is 338.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $197,355 in West Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
944% more expensive in West Menlo Park
than in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, MO vs. West Menlo Park, CA

Compared to Kansas City, West Menlo Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

338.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

26.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,729.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% lower

Commute

61.6% higher

Health

14.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Kansas City, Missouri vs. West Menlo Park, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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