New York, New York vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 29.2% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $168,013 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to New York, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% lower
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower