Sacramento, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 27.7% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $36,143 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Sacramento, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower