What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Bainbridge Island, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 33% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Bainbridge Island, Washington?

A salary of $62,000 in Bainbridge Island, Washington should increase to $74,311 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Bainbridge Island, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 19.9% more expensive than Bainbridge Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,311 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Bainbridge Island, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Bainbridge Island, Washington

Bainbridge Island, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Bainbridge Island, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.8% higher

Commute

23.3% lower

Health

27.6% higher

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Bainbridge Island, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bainbridge Island, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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