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


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 23.1% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $92,355 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Arcata
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Kansas City, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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