Kirkland, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 21.6% more expensive than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $1,215,960 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Kirkland, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower