Cost of Living Calculator - Lenexa, Kansas vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 157.2% more expensive than Lenexa, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $192,928 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lenexa, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Lenexa, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
309% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Lenexa, Kansas
Lenexa, KS vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Lenexa, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.2% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  489.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  80.8% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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