Ashburn, Virginia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 45.2% more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $166,945 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Ashburn, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower