Santa Barbara, California vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 54.0% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $43,225 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher