Santa Barbara, California vs. Alexandria, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Louisiana is 62.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $11,813 in Alexandria, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Alexandria
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Alexandria, LA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% lower
      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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher