Riverside, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 34.5% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $43,629 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Riverside, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower