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SANTA BARBARA vs. DALLAS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Barbara, California vs. Dallas, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is
53.6%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$37,081
in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Dallas
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, Dallas is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
53.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
12.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
81.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.9% higher
Commute
20.7% higher
Health
13.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.6% higher
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