Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Kansas City, Missouri


The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 67.7% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $96,984 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs Kansas City, MO
Compared to Santa Monica, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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