Santa Barbara, California vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 52.7% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $75,704 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Olathe
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Santa Barbara, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.7% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher