Kansas City, Kansas vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 194.7% more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $206,280 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
655% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Kansas City, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  194.7% higher
      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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,261.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  73.5% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher