Emporia, Kansas vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 100.1% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $160,109 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
452% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Emporia, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.1% higher
      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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  476.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  97.9% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher