What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Port Ludlow, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 142% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Port Ludlow, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Port Ludlow, Washington should increase to $94,822 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.

PORT LUDLOW vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Ludlow, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 89.6% more expensive than Port Ludlow, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,822 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Ludlow, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Port Ludlow, Washington

Port Ludlow, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Port Ludlow, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

89.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

175.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

32.8% higher

Commute

13.5% higher

Health

26.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Port Ludlow, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Ludlow, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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