Santa Barbara, California vs. Grand Prairie, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas is 53.6% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $34,798 in Grand Prairie, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Grand Prairie, TX
Compared to Santa Barbara, Grand Prairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher