San Francisco vs Kansas City, Missouri Cost of Living is Shocking

In case you weren't aware, there's a rivalry that's developed between San Francisco, California and Kansas City, Missouri lately. If you take a look at the difference between the two cities when it comes to cost of living, prepare to be amazed.

I don't have any doubt that you already know that San Francisco, California is a more expensive place to live than Kansas City, Missouri. I'm just not certain that you understand exactly how much more expensive it is. The data is jaw-dropping.

I saw 24/7 Wall St mention that San Francisco is the least affordable city in California. Also not surprising. But, that inspired me to do a side-by-side comparison of how the city with the Golden Gate Bridge compares to one of the fastest-growing parts of Missouri.

I found the most direct comparison from Numbeo. Take a look at this:

• Cost of Living in Kansas City, MO is 34.9% lower than in San Francisco, CA (without rent)
• Cost of Living Including Rent in Kansas City, MO is 47.7% lower than in San Francisco, CA
• Rent Prices in Kansas City, MO are 63.9% lower than in San Francisco, CA
• Restaurant Prices in Kansas City, MO are 30.5% lower than in San Francisco, CA
• Groceries Prices in Kansas City, MO are 30.7% lower than in San Francisco, CA
• Local Purchasing Power in Kansas City, MO is 12.0% higher than in San Francisco, CA

They put it this way. If you have $5,755 in Kansas City, Missouri, you'll need $11,000 in San Francisco to maintain the same way of life.

Here's one more comparison for you from last year's Super Bowl.

Kansas City Chiefs 25

San Francisco 49'ers 22

Touché, Californians.