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SANTA BARBARA vs. COLLEGE STATION
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Barbara, California vs. College Station, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in College Station, Texas is
59.4%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$20,307
in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in College Station
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, College Station is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
59.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
14.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
78.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.0% higher
Commute
27.7% lower
Health
11.0% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
13.5% lower
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