What is a pro or con of living in Palo Alto, Californiacompared to North Kansas City, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 1396% more expensive in Palo Alto.

What salary do I need to live in Palo Alto, California copmared to North Kansas City, Missouri?

A salary of $100,000 in North Kansas City, Missouri should increase to $515,238 in Palo Alto, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH KANSAS CITY vs. PALO ALTO
Cost of Living Comparison

North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 415.2% more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $515,238 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Kansas City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1396% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in North Kansas City, Missouri

North Kansas City, MO vs. Palo Alto, CA

Compared to North Kansas City, Palo Alto is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

415.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

29.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,908.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.3% lower

Commute

81.7% higher

Health

3.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Kansas City, MO vs. Palo Alto, CA

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