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ANN ARBOR vs. SANTA BARBARA
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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
$108,261
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
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Renter
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Taxes Considered
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Food
10.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
205.9% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.2% lower
Commute
3.1% lower
Health
39.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.4% higher
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