What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Providence, Rhode Island?

Median Home Cost is 334% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Providence, Rhode Island?

A salary of $60,000 in Providence, Rhode Island should increase to $120,944 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.

PROVIDENCE vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Providence, Rhode Island vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 101.6% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $120,944 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, RI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Providence, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

101.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

452.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.9% lower

Commute

12.9% lower

Health

29.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Providence, Rhode Island vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Providence, RI vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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