Roswell, New Mexico vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 203.5% more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $303,482 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Roswell, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
900% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Roswell, New Mexico
Roswell, NM vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Roswell, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  203.5% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  711.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher