Kansas City, Missouri vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 82.5% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $145,984 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in San Diego
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Kansas City, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.5% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher