Corpus Christi, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 160.3% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $406,124 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
624% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Corpus Christi, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.3% 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
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  694.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher