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SANTA BARBARA vs. AUSTIN
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Barbara, California vs. Austin, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Austin, Texas is
40.6%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$118,770
in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Austin
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, Austin is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
40.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
15.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
68.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.9% higher
Commute
13.3% higher
Health
10.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.0% lower
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