What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Detroit, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 2030% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Detroit, Michigan?

A salary of $15,009 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $36,871 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.

DETROIT vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 145.7% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $36,871 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
2030% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Detroit, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

145.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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27.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2,065.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

45.6% lower

Health

38.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Detroit, Michigan vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Detroit, MI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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