Santa Barbara, California vs. Jamestown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jamestown, New York is 69.3% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $29,518 in Jamestown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jamestown, New York is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Jamestown
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Jamestown, NY
Compared to Santa Barbara, Jamestown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.3% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower