Santa Ana, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 39.3% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $30,352 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Santa Ana, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower