What is a pro or con of living in Baltimore, Marylandcompared to Santa Barbara, California?

Median Home Cost is 88% cheaper in Baltimore.

What salary do I need to live in Baltimore, Maryland copmared to Santa Barbara, California?

A salary of $150,000 in Santa Barbara, California could decrease to $62,850 in Baltimore, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA BARBARA vs. BALTIMORE
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Barbara, California vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 58.1% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $62,850 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs. Baltimore, MD

Compared to Santa Barbara, Baltimore is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

90.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.0% higher

Commute

28.2% higher

Health

25.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Barbara, California vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Barbara, CA vs. Baltimore, MD

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