Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 144.0% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $231,809 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
640% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading, PA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Reading, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.0% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,950.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher