What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Greenville, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 325% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Greenville, South Carolina?

A salary of $72,000 in Greenville, South Carolina should increase to $176,875 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.

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Greenville, South Carolina vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 145.7% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $176,875 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
325% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, SC vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Greenville, 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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Food

14.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

519.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.9% lower

Commute

27.3% higher

Health

16.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Greenville, South Carolina vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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