Kansas City, Missouri vs. Short Hills, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Hills, New Jersey is 189.0% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $144,482 in Short Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Hills, New Jersey is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
683% more expensive in Short Hills
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Short Hills, NJ
Compared to Kansas City, Short Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  189.0% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  893.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  83.2% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher