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Overall prices in the Kansas City, MO metro were 92.5 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Kansas City is 16.2% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 59% (86.6 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Kansas City buys about what $89,491 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Kansas City | San Jose | Kansas City vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 92.5 | 110.4 | -16.2% |
| Goods | 94.1 | 105.2 | -10.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 86.6 | 211.9 | -59.1% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 156.7 | -43.2% |
| Other services | 93.4 | 100.3 | -6.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.1 | 119.3 | -22.0% |
| $50,000 in Kansas City equals in San Jose | $59,660 | ||
| $100,000 in Kansas City equals in San Jose | $119,321 | ||
| $150,000 in Kansas City equals in San Jose | $178,981 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.