Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 96.8% more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $98,419 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.8% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  39.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher