What is a pro or con of living in Santa Barbara, Californiacompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 257% more expensive in Santa Barbara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Barbara, California copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $45,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $95,757 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.

RALEIGH vs. SANTA BARBARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 112.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,757 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. Santa Barbara, CA

Compared to Raleigh, Santa Barbara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

112.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

323.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.0% lower

Commute

9.5% higher

Health

19.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Raleigh, NC vs. Santa Barbara, CA

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