What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Columbia, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 466% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Columbia, Missouri?

A salary of $76,000 in Columbia, Missouri should increase to $184,414 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.

COLUMBIA vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, Missouri vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 142.7% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $184,414 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
466% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Columbia, Missouri

Columbia, MO vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Columbia, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

142.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

536.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% lower

Commute

31.4% higher

Health

9.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, Missouri vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, MO vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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