Santa Barbara, California vs. Lawrence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence, Kansas is 57.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $25,663 in Lawrence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrence, Kansas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Lawrence
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Lawrence, KS
Compared to Santa Barbara, Lawrence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower