Junction City, Kansas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 184.8% more expensive than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $142,418 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
857% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Junction City, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  184.8% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  797.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  49.2% higher
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher