What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Moorhead, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 540% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Moorhead, Minnesota?

A salary of $165,000 in Moorhead, Minnesota should increase to $417,578 in Santa Barbara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOORHEAD vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Moorhead, Minnesota vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 153.1% more expensive than Moorhead, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $417,578 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Moorhead, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
540% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead, MN vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Moorhead, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

153.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

503.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.0% lower

Commute

25.5% higher

Health

38.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Moorhead, Minnesota vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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