Memphis, Tennessee vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 181.2% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $140,581 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
928% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Memphis, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  181.2% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,253.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher