Somerville, New Jersey vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 26.1% cheaper than Somerville, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $84,207 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Somerville, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Somerville, New Jersey
Somerville, NJ vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Somerville, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower