Montvale, New Jersey vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 44.1% more expensive than Montvale, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $216,171 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montvale, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Montvale, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Montvale, New Jersey
Montvale, NJ vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Montvale, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower