Queensbury, New York vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 117.0% more expensive than Queensbury, New York.

You would need a salary of $303,845 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queensbury, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Queensbury, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
383% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Queensbury, New York
Queensbury, NY vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Queensbury, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.0% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  421.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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