Santa Rosa, California vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 38.1% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $57,609 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Santa Rosa, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower