Oceanside, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 39.8% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $47,897 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Oceanside, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower