Santa Maria, California vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 15.0% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $83,308 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Shawnee
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Santa Maria, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
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  15.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
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  Personal
  7.6% higher
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