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 $48,102 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
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  Food
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
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  Personal
  2.0% lower
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