Roanoke, Virginia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 161.0% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $130,479 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
576% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Roanoke, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.0% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  631.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher