San Antonio, Texas vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 142.7% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $189,267 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
499% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.7% 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
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  561.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher