Palo, Iowa vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 137.6% more expensive than Palo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,811 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Palo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
426% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Palo, Iowa
Palo, IA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Palo, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.6% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  417.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher