Sandy Springs, Georgia vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 62.9% more expensive than Sandy Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $81,428 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Sandy Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Sandy Springs, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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