Rice Lake, Wisconsin vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 160.0% more expensive than Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $130,012 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Rice Lake, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
626% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Rice Lake, WI vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Rice Lake, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  160.0% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  680.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher