Cost of living
Kansas City compared to Southern California
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Overview comparison
Kansas CitySouthern California
Consumer prices in Southern California are roughly 18% higher than in Kansas City.
Cost of living
| Item | Kansas City | Southern California |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,769 | 3,169 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,455 | 6,146 |
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| Without rent one person | 748 | 1,003 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,150 | 2,429 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,763.81 | 1,681.9 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,757.78 | 3,484.29 |
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| Food person | 680 | 520 |
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| Food family | 1,408 | 1,711 |
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| Transport person | 84.3 | 123.44 |
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| Transport family | 260.74 | 276.66 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.17 years | 78.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Kansas City | Southern California |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.98 | 15.12 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 83.67 | 52.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.65 | 11.5 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.09 | 5.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.68 | 5.49 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.88 | 2.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Kansas City | Southern California |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,403.43 | 2,028.41 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,172.65 | 1,887.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,589.11 | 3,551.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,177.67 | 2,684.13 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.12 | 89.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 221.93 | 134 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 70.05 | 62.33 |
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Transportation
| Item | Kansas City | Southern California |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.9 | 7.41 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,136 | 7,226 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,138 | 7,997 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.99 | 1.41 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 60.21% | 84.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.05 | 19.69 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.85 | 1.23 |
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Groceries
| Item | Kansas City | Southern California |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.14 | 1.14 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.45 | 3.57 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.01 | 2.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.42 | 15.52 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.8 | 11.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.68 | 17.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.78 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 1.55 |
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Other
| Item | Kansas City | Southern California |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46 | 47.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.3 | 16.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 133.45 | 108.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.66 | 14.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.22 | 38.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.84 | 76.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,459.88 | 1,658.56 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,613 | 21,073 |
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