Johnson City, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 104.6% more expensive than Johnson City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $102,300 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Johnson City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Johnson City, Texas
Johnson City, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Johnson City, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.6% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher