Cost of Living Calculator - Kansas City, Missouri vs Rancho Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 77.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $133,191 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Santa Margarita, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Rancho Santa Margarita
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Kansas City, Rancho Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  350.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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