Santa Barbara, California vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 63.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $27,123 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Topeka
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Santa Barbara, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.8% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower