McLean, Virginia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 8.4% more expensive than McLean, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $108,408 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McLean, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than McLean, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in McLean, Virginia
Mclean, VA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Mclean, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower