Beltsville, Maryland vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 76.2% more expensive than Beltsville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $105,691 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Beltsville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Beltsville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Beltsville, Maryland
Beltsville, MD vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Beltsville, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower