Alcoa, Tennessee vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 155.8% more expensive than Alcoa, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $191,813 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alcoa, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Alcoa, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
521% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Alcoa, Tennessee
Alcoa, TN vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Alcoa, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.8% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  692.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher