Cost of Living Calculator - Kansas City, Missouri vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 38.1% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $103,622 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Kansas City, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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