Santa Cruz, California vs. Prairie Village, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prairie Village, Kansas is 46.6% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $40,025 in Prairie Village, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prairie Village, Kansas is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Prairie Village
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Prairie Village, KS
Compared to Santa Cruz, Prairie Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher