Boise City, Idaho vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 87.0% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $140,279 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Boise City, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.0% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher