Santa Barbara, California vs. North Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kansas City, Missouri is 61.5% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $26,985 in North Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North 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
86% cheaper in North Kansas City
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. North Kansas City, MO
Compared to Santa Barbara, North Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower