Menlo Park, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 75.2% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $28,467 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Menlo Park, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% lower
      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
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower