Santa Barbara, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 25.8% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $83,804 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Arlington
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
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  25.8% lower
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
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  Personal
  14.0% higher
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