Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Kansas City, Missouri


The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 79.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $10,155 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Kansas City, MO
Compared to Palo Alto, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.7% 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
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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