Walnut Creek, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 55.6% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $30,663 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Walnut Creek, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower