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


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 111.1% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $105,572 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
325% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Shawnee, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.1% higher
      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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  334.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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