Long Beach, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 44.8% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $55,248 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Long Beach, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% lower
      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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower