What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Cincinnati, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 623% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Cincinnati, Ohio?

A salary of $68,000 in Cincinnati, Ohio should increase to $170,705 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.

CINCINNATI vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Cincinnati, Ohio vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 151.0% more expensive than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $170,705 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
623% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, OH vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Cincinnati, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

151.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

705.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% lower

Commute

3.6% higher

Health

26.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% higher

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Cost of Living Comparison

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