Bellingham, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 76.9% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $114,963 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.9% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower