Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Kansas City, Missouri


The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 59.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $30,255 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Kansas City, MO
Compared to Santa Barbara, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% lower
      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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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