Puyallup, Washington vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 73.5% more expensive than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $86,744 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Puyallup, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower