Fresno, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 14.9% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $1,106 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Fresno, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher