Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 175.5% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $137,737 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
855% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Erie, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  175.5% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,431.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower