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

Median Home Cost is 155% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Poulsbo, Washington should increase to $86,400 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.

POULSBO vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Poulsbo, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 72.8% more expensive than Poulsbo, Washington.

You would need a salary of $86,400 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poulsbo, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Poulsbo, Washington

Poulsbo, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Poulsbo, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

72.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

166.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.8% higher

Commute

5.1% lower

Health

27.6% higher

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Poulsbo, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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