Marietta, Georgia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 94.4% more expensive than Marietta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $221,593 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Marietta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, GA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Marietta, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.4% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher