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Phoenix, Arizona - Santa Barbara, California

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A salary of $50,000 in Phoenix, Arizona should increase to $116,439 in Santa Barbara, California

Phoenix U.S. Avg. Santa Barbara

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Cost of Living IndexesPhoenixSanta Barbara
Overall88205
Food100110
Housing60452
Utilities100110
Transportation101109
Health102112
Miscellaneous96106
100=national average

Santa Barbara is 133% more expensive than Phoenix.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 650% more expensive in Santa Barbara.


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