Santa Barbara, California vs. Franklin, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin, Tennessee is 36.4% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $349,587 in Franklin, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, Tennessee is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Franklin
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Franklin, TN
Compared to Santa Barbara, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher