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Madison, Wisconsin - Santa Barbara, California

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A salary of $58,500 in Madison, Wisconsin should increase to $106,729 in Santa Barbara, California

Madison U.S. Avg. Santa Barbara

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Cost of Living IndexesMadisonSanta Barbara
Overall112205
Food104110
Housing127452
Utilities102110
Transportation110109
Health119112
Miscellaneous106106
100=national average

Santa Barbara is 82% more expensive than Madison.

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

Housing is 257% more expensive in Santa Barbara.


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