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Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 24.9% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 125% (194.7 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $60,034 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 Francisco | Kansas City | San Francisco vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 92.5 | +24.9% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 94.1 | +15.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 86.6 | +124.7% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 89.0 | +93.8% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 93.4 | +13.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 93.1 | +27.9% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Kansas City | $40,023 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Kansas City | $80,045 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Kansas City | $120,068 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.