Cost of Living Calculator - Lawrence, Kansas vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 133.8% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $257,244 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lawrence, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.8% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  449.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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