Mequon, Wisconsin vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 78.5% more expensive than Mequon, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $178,460 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Mequon, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Mequon, Wisconsin
Mequon, WI vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Mequon, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.5% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower