salaryKansas City is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,535
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$168
👥 People living there
510,612
990,138
Commute to work
21.7 min
27.3 min
College degree
38.4%
47.3%
Own their home
55.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
14.6%
8.1%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $216,740 | +161% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $152,100 | +150% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | $301,320 | +124% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $136,140 | +116% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,580 | $141,960 | +96% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $163,860 | +81% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,760 | $231,560 | +77% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $124,990 | $213,110 | +71% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $71,592 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or San Jose?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $157,922 in San Jose, 53% more in San Jose.