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


The cost of living in Lenexa, Kansas is 51.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,266 in Lenexa, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lenexa, Kansas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Lenexa
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Lenexa, KS
Compared to Santa Barbara, Lenexa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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