Salem, Oregon vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 112.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $95,757 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
282% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Salem, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.8% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher