Denison, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 166.1% more expensive than Denison, Texas.

You would need a salary of $133,028 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denison, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Denison, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
648% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Denison, Texas
Denison, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Denison, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.1% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  898.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher