Conroe, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 129.1% more expensive than Conroe, Texas.

You would need a salary of $458,254 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Conroe, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Conroe, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
391% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Conroe, Texas
Conroe, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Conroe, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.1% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  449.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher