Cost of Living Calculator - Wichita, Kansas vs Santa Maria, California


The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 48.8% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $212,748 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Wichita, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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