Newark, Delaware vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 110.5% more expensive than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $157,899 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Newark, Delaware
Newark, DE vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Newark, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.5% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  403.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower