Kansas City, Missouri vs. Santa Ynez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 137.4% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $118,714 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
562% more expensive in Santa Ynez
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Kansas City, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.4% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  483.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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