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Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 20.9% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 107% (179.3 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $62,033 buys in Kansas City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Kansas City | San Diego vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 92.5 | +20.9% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 94.1 | +14.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 86.6 | +106.9% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 89.0 | +95.7% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 93.4 | +6.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 93.1 | +22.2% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Kansas City | $41,356 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Kansas City | $82,711 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Kansas City | $124,067 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.