San Jose, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 59.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $38,840 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Kansas City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to San Jose, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower