Macon, Georgia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 184.5% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $142,232 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
980% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Macon, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  184.5% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,381.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher