Mountain View, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 68.5% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $47,292 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Mountain View, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.5% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower