Overland Park, Kansas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 101.9% more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $100,973 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Overland Park, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.9% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower