Costa Mesa, California vs. North Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kansas City, Missouri is 52.8% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $33,071 in North Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in North Kansas City
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. North Kansas City, MO
Compared to Costa Mesa, North Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower