McKinney, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 98.1% more expensive than McKinney, Texas.

You would need a salary of $99,045 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McKinney, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than McKinney, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in McKinney, Texas
Mckinney, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Mckinney, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.1% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher