Kansas City, Missouri vs. Newark, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, California is 122.2% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $111,092 in Newark, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
380% more expensive in Newark
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Newark, CA
Compared to Kansas City, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.2% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  510.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher