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

Median Home Cost is 135% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Barrington, Rhode Island?

A salary of $50,000 in Barrington, Rhode Island should increase to $84,066 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.

BARRINGTON vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Barrington, Rhode Island vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 68.1% more expensive than Barrington, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $84,066 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Barrington, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Barrington, Rhode Island

Barrington, RI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Barrington, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

167.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.9% lower

Commute

11.2% lower

Health

29.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Barrington, Rhode Island vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Barrington, RI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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