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FORT WORTH vs. SANTA BARBARA
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Fort Worth, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is
117.5%
more expensive
than Fort Worth, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$467,550
in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is
more expensive
than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Fort Worth, Santa Barbara is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
117.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
16.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
487.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.2% lower
Commute
14.8% lower
Health
14.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
5.7% lower
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