Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Kansas City, Missouri


The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 18.8% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $121,858 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Kansas City, MO
Compared to Arcata, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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