Santa Clara, California vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 64.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $47,194 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Santa Clara, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower