Cost of Living Calculator - Mission, Kansas vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 27.4% more expensive than Mission, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,694 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Mission, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Mission, Kansas
Mission, KS vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Mission, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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