Santa Barbara, California vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 62.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $18,816 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in El Paso
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower