Fairfax, Virginia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 47.0% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $110,273 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
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  47.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
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  Personal
  10.2% lower
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